Number of housing completions (Absolute value) in Spain
Spain: Number of housing completions (Absolute value) was 53.79 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
53.79
Change on year
up 29.7%
World rank
9th
of 27 countries
All-time high
658
in 2006
All-time low
41.47
in 2016
Years of data
38
1980–2017
Number of housing completions in Spain, 1980–2017
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of housing completions in Spain is 53.79, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 29.7% on the previous year and down 91.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of housing completions in Spain peaked at 658 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 41.47, in 2016.
That places Spain 9th out of 27 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of housing completions (Absolute value) in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 262.9 | — |
| 1981 | 234.8 | -10.7% |
| 1982 | 242.9 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 230.4 | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 202 | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 191.4 | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 195.2 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 200.8 | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 239.5 | +19.3% |
| 1989 | 236.6 | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 281.1 | +18.8% |
| 1991 | 273.3 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 222.5 | -18.6% |
| 1993 | 223.6 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 230.3 | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 221.3 | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 274.3 | +23.9% |
| 1997 | 299.1 | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 298.8 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 356.4 | +19.3% |
| 2000 | 415.8 | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 505.2 | +21.5% |
| 2002 | 519.7 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 506.3 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 564.8 | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 590.8 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 658 | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 646.8 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 632.2 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 424.5 | -32.9% |
| 2010 | 276.9 | -34.8% |
| 2011 | 179.4 | -35.2% |
| 2012 | 133.4 | -25.6% |
| 2013 | 60.3 | -54.8% |
| 2014 | 50.3 | -16.6% |
| 2015 | 47.8 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 41.47 | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 53.79 | +29.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 53.79 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.8, 2.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Spain's 53.79 is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.8, 2.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 223.65 | 191.4 | 262.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 268.07 | 221.3 | 356.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 546.41 | 415.8 | 658 | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.42 | 41.47 | 276.9 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More financial sector data for Spain
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 69.18 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 50.52 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 69.18 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of housing completions in Spain?
- Number of housing completions in Spain was 53.79 in 2017, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest number of housing completions recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 658 in 2006.
- What is the lowest number of housing completions recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.47 in 2016.
- How does Spain rank for number of housing completions?
- Spain ranks 9th out of 27 countries with data for 2017.
- Is number of housing completions rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of Number of housing completions (Absolute value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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