How does Spain rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?

Spain ranks 111th out of 125 countries with data for 2013.

Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Spain?

Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Spain data come from?

The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Spain

Name: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Spain
Creator: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Spain: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was -7.29 billion constant LCU in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)

-7.29 billion constant LCU

Change on year

up 32.9%

World rank

111th

of 125 countries

All-time high

-50.39 million constant LCU

in 1974

All-time low

-26.43 billion constant LCU

in 2008

Years of data

1960–2013

Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Spain, 1960–2013

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

In 2013, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Spain stood at -7.29 billion constant LCU.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.9% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Spain peaked at -50.39 million constant LCU in 1974 and was at its lowest, -26.43 billion constant LCU, in 2008.

Spain ranks 111th of 125 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	-1.54 billion constant LCU	-3.16 billion constant LCU	-722.57 million constant LCU	10
1970s	-2.52 billion constant LCU	-4.19 billion constant LCU	-50.39 million constant LCU	10
1980s	-5.85 billion constant LCU	-8.18 billion constant LCU	-4.29 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	-5.68 billion constant LCU	-10.99 billion constant LCU	-2.91 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	-14.94 billion constant LCU	-26.43 billion constant LCU	-6.53 billion constant LCU	10
2010s	-12.36 billion constant LCU	-19.14 billion constant LCU	-7.29 billion constant LCU	4

Countries ranked near Spain

108 Netherlands -2.48 billion constant LCU compare
109 Portugal -3.11 billion constant LCU compare
110 Mozambique -3.78 billion constant LCU compare
112 Italy -8.21 billion constant LCU compare
113 Kazakhstan -15.74 billion constant LCU compare
114 United Kingdom -16.01 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 125 places →

More economy & growth data for Spain

DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -11.68 billion current LCU (2024)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -12.64 billion current US$ (2024)
Taxes less subsidies on products 158.34 billion current LCU (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 178.93 billion current US$ (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -4.02 billion current LCU (2024)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -4.35 billion current US$ (2024)
GNI per capita 34,161 current LCU (2025)
GNI per capita, Atlas method 37,120 current US$ (2025)
GNI 1.69 trillion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Spain?: Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Spain was -7.29 billion constant LCU in 2013, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Spain?: The highest recorded value was -50.39 million constant LCU in 1974.
What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Spain?: The lowest recorded value was -26.43 billion constant LCU in 2008.
How does Spain rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?: Spain ranks 111th out of 125 countries with data for 2013.
Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Spain?: Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain data come from?: The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 125 places, 3,676 data points, 1960–2013
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.