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Population of the urban area in Madrid

1975 – 2025 · 11 data points Updated Oct 23, 2026
People · Madrid

Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025

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Overview 8 figures People 16 figures Economy 15 figures Housing 1 figure Education 5 figures Tourism 4 figures Climate 8 figures
Latest value · 2025 5,680,137 +3.1% since 2020
First value · 1975 3,198,285
since 2015 +12% +1.2% a year on average
Population of the urban area, 1975 – 2025 people · Madrid
1975 
 
1985 
 
1995 
 
2005 
 
2015 
 
5.7M
2025 

Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025

The series at a glance Madrid · 1975 – 2025
Latest value 5,680,137 · 2025
First value 3,198,285 · 1975
Highest 5,680,137 · 2025
Lowest 3,198,285 · 1975
Average change +1.2% a year on average
Data points 11

By year

All years · 1975 – 2025

YearMadridChange
2025 5,680,137 +3.1%
2020 5,511,255 +9.0%
2015 5,057,760 +7.4%
2010 4,710,301 +7.3%
2005 4,387,808 +7.2%
2000 4,093,147 +6.8%
1995 3,832,840 +6.0%
1990 3,615,618 +1.2%
1985 3,571,142 +2.3%
1980 3,492,158 +9.2%
1975 3,198,285

Source: European Commission JRC — GHSL Urban Centre Database, 1975 – 2025

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