The landscape of nationality applications in Spain has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by a substantial increase in the number of applications and the resolution of cases, as reflected in the data updated as of September 30, 2024. From 2019 to 2024, a total of 883,966 nationality applications have been filed, with a notable peak in 2023 when 199,675 applications were registered, a figure that is expected to be surpassed in 2024.
As of September 30, 2024, the statistics on nationality in Spain show an active scenario in terms of applications, resolutions, and pending cases, highlighting the diversity of applicants and the administrative challenge of managing these processes.
Current Applications and Resolutions
In 2024, 181,061 nationality applications have been registered, a number that demonstrates the ongoing interest of foreign nationals in formally establishing themselves in Spain. Of these applications, 151,674 nationalities have been granted, while 14,834 have been denied. Additionally, 8,724 cases have been archived.
However, 137,420 cases from this year remain pending resolution, not including backlogged cases from previous years, which underscores the importance of continuing to optimize the administrative process to respond more efficiently to applicants.
Diversity of Applicants
The current data reflect a notable diversity in the origins of those seeking Spanish nationality. Mexico leads the list with 23,616 nationality grants to citizens of that country, followed by Colombia with 18,397. Other Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela, also stand out, with thousands of individuals seeing their applications approved.
Outside Latin America, the number of nationality grants to US citizens stands out, with 2,337 nationalities granted so far in 2024. Additionally, the growing presence of nationality grants to people of Israeli origin, with 3,937 grants, is noteworthy, partly driven by Law 12/2015.
Below is the document from the General Subdirectorate of Nationality and Civil Status (Nationality Area) of the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Parliamentary Relations, with all the basic statistical data on nationality as of September 30, 2024.
Conclusion
The figures as of September 2024 reflect a dynamic landscape in the granting of Spanish nationality, with an increasingly high and diverse demand. Spain remains an attractive destination for those seeking to establish deeper ties with the country, while authorities face the challenge of efficiently managing this growing volume of applications.
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