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CyprusvsSpain

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Spain is higher

Spain records 48,848,840, about 36.0× the other value.

Surface area

Spain is higher

Spain records 505,976 km², about 54.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Spain is higher

Spain records $1.73 trillion, about 45.9× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇾 Cyprus1,358,282
🇪🇸 Spain48,848,840

Spain’s population is about 36.0× that of Cyprus, a difference of 47,490,558.

Surface area

🇨🇾 Cyprus9,250 km²
🇪🇸 Spain505,976 km²

Spain’s surface area is about 54.7× that of Cyprus, a difference of 496,726 km².

Population density

🇨🇾 Cyprus147 /km²
🇪🇸 Spain96.5 /km²

Cyprus’ population density is 52% higher than that of Spain, a difference of 50.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇾 Cyprus$37.63 billion · 2024
🇪🇸 Spain$1.73 trillion · 2024

Spain’s nominal GDP is about 45.9× that of Cyprus, a difference of $1.69 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇾 Cyprus$38,674 · 2024
🇪🇸 Spain$35,327 · 2024

Cyprus’ GDP per capita is 9.5% higher than that of Spain, a difference of $3,348.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Nicosia

Madrid

Population

1,358,282

48,848,840

Surface area

9,250 km²

505,976 km²

Population density

147 /km²

96.5 /km²

Nominal GDP

$37.63 billion · 2024

$1.73 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$38,674 · 2024

$35,327 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Cypriot

Spanish

Phone code

+357

+34

Internet domain

.cy

.es

ISO codes

CY / CYP

ES / ESP

Time zone

Asia/Famagusta, Asia/Nicosia

Africa/Ceuta, Atlantic/Canary (+1 more)

Native name

Κύπρος

España

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About Cyprus

Cyprus, the sun‑kissed island of the eastern Mediterranean, blends ancient heritage with modern vibrancy, offering visitors a tapestry of crystal‑blue coastlines, rugged mountains, and bustling towns steeped in history.

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About Spain

Spain (officially the Kingdom of Spain) is a country in Southwestern Europe with parts of territory also in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Its mainland territory is situated on the Iberian Peninsula; its territory also includes the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla.

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Cyprus & Spain: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cyprus?

The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia.

What is the population of Cyprus?

Cyprus has a recorded population of approximately 1,358,282 people.

How big is Cyprus?

Cyprus covers an area of about 9,250 km².

What is the population density of Cyprus?

Cyprus has a population density of roughly 147 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cyprus?

Cyprus has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $37.63 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Cyprus?

Cyprus has a GDP per capita of approximately $38,674.

What currency is used in Cyprus?

Cyprus uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Cyprus located?

Cyprus is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Cyprus?

The native name of Cyprus is Κύπρος.

What are people from Cyprus called?

People from Cyprus are referred to as Cypriot.

What is the phone calling code for Cyprus?

The international dialing code for Cyprus is +357.

What is the internet domain for Cyprus?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cyprus is .cy.

What time zone is Cyprus in?

Cyprus spans 2 time zones including Asia/Famagusta, Asia/Nicosia.

What is Cyprus known for?

Cyprus, the sun‑kissed island of the eastern Mediterranean, blends ancient heritage with modern vibrancy, offering visitors a tapestry of crystal‑blue coastlines, rugged mountains, and bustling towns steeped in history.

What is the capital of Spain?

The capital of Spain is Madrid.

What is the population of Spain?

Spain has a recorded population of approximately 48,848,840 people.

How big is Spain?

Spain covers an area of about 505,976 km².

What is the population density of Spain?

Spain has a population density of roughly 96.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Spain?

Spain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.73 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Spain?

Spain has a GDP per capita of approximately $35,327.

What currency is used in Spain?

Spain uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Spain located?

Spain is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Spain?

The native name of Spain is España.

What are people from Spain called?

People from Spain are referred to as Spanish.

What is the phone calling code for Spain?

The international dialing code for Spain is +34.

What is the internet domain for Spain?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Spain is .es.

What time zone is Spain in?

Spain spans 3 time zones including Africa/Ceuta, Atlantic/Canary, Europe/Madrid.

What is Spain known for?

Spain (officially the Kingdom of Spain) is a country in Southwestern Europe with parts of territory also in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Its mainland territory is situated on the Iberian Peninsula; its territory also includes the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla.