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GibraltarvsSpain

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 1242.1× the other value.

Surface area

Spain is higher

Spain records 505,976 km², about 50597.6× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇮 Gibraltar39,329
🇪🇸 Spain48,848,840

Spain’s population is about 1,242× that of Gibraltar, a difference of 48,809,511.

Surface area

🇬🇮 Gibraltar10 km²
🇪🇸 Spain505,976 km²

Spain’s surface area is about 50,598× that of Gibraltar, a difference of 505,966 km².

Population density

🇬🇮 Gibraltar3,933 /km²
🇪🇸 Spain96.5 /km²

Gibraltar’s population density is about 40.7× that of Spain, a difference of 3,836 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇮 GibraltarNo data
🇪🇸 Spain$1.73 trillion · 2024

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Gibraltar, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇬🇮 GibraltarNo data
🇪🇸 Spain$35,327 · 2024

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Gibraltar, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

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

Gibraltar

Madrid

Population

39,329

48,848,840

Surface area

10 km²

505,976 km²

Population density

3,933 /km²

96.5 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$1.73 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

—

$35,327 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Gibraltar pound · GIP · £

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Gibraltar

Spanish

Phone code

+350

+34

Internet domain

.gi

.es

ISO codes

GI / GIB

ES / ESP

Time zone

Europe/Gibraltar

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

Native name

Gibraltar

España

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About Gibraltar

Perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory known for its iconic limestone promontory, bustling port, and unique blend of Mediterranean and British influences.

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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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Gibraltar & Spain: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Gibraltar?

The capital of Gibraltar is Gibraltar.

What is the population of Gibraltar?

Gibraltar has a recorded population of approximately 39,329 people.

How big is Gibraltar?

Gibraltar covers an area of about 10 km².

What is the population density of Gibraltar?

Gibraltar has a population density of roughly 3,933 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What currency is used in Gibraltar?

Gibraltar uses the Gibraltar pound (GIP), with the symbol £.

Where is Gibraltar located?

Gibraltar is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Gibraltar called?

People from Gibraltar are referred to as Gibraltar.

What is the phone calling code for Gibraltar?

The international dialing code for Gibraltar is +350.

What is the internet domain for Gibraltar?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gibraltar is .gi.

What time zone is Gibraltar in?

Gibraltar uses the Europe/Gibraltar time zone.

What is Gibraltar known for?

Perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory known for its iconic limestone promontory, bustling port, and unique blend of Mediterranean and British influences.

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.