The 10 most important cities in Spain
Below you will have a brief summary of the 10 most inhabited Spanish towns and some characteristics of each of them (2022 data).
1. Madrid
- Population: Approximately 3,3 million.
- History: Founded in the 9th century.
- GPD: 19% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Financial services.
- Unemployment: 10%.
2. Barcelona
- Population: Approximately 1,6 million.
- History: Founded in the 1st century BC
- GPD: 14% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Tourism.
- Unemployment: 12%.
3. Valencia
- Population: Approximately 800,000.
- History: Founded in 138 BC
- GPD: 4% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Agriculture.
- Unemployment: 13%.
4. Seville
- Population: Approximately 690,000.
- History: Founded in the 8th century BC
- GPD: 2% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Tourism.
- Unemployment: 21%.
5. Zaragoza
- Population: Approximately 670,000.
- History: Founded in 24 BC
- GPD: 2% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Industry.
- Unemployment: 12%.
6. Malaga
- Population: Approximately 570,000.
- History: Founded in the 8th century BC
- GPD: 2% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Tourism.
- Unemployment: 20%.
7. Murcia
- Population: Approximately 450,000.
- History: Founded in 825.
- GPD: 1.5% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Agriculture.
- Unemployment: 16%.
8. Palma de Mallorca
- Population: Approximately 410,000.
- History: Founded in 123 BC
- GPD: 1% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Tourism.
- Unemployment: 11%.
9. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – City Life, History & Island Vibes
- Population: Approximately 380,000.
- History: Founded in 1478.
- GPD: 1% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Tourism.
- Unemployment: 20%.
10. Bilbao
- Population: Approximately 345,000.
- History: Founded in 1300.
- GPD: 1.5% of national GDP.
- Main activity: Industry.
- Unemployment: 12%.
