More than 425,000 Catalans reside abroad, 5% more than last year

AI BRIEFING

• ⬤ As of January 1, 2026, 427,423 Catalans reside abroad, a 5.1% increase from last year.
• ⬤ Two-thirds of these expats were born abroad, while 30% were born in Catalonia.
• ⬤ 3.2% were born in Spain.