Catalonia in figures

Identity card of Catalonia - Catalonia in figures

 

> GDP: The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of Catalonia was approximately 235 billion euros in 2020, which represents about 19.2% of Spain's national GDP.

 

> Population: According to the National Institute of Statistics of Spain, the population of Catalonia was approximately 7.8 million in 2020, which represents approximately 16.5% of the total population of Spain.

 

> Regime : Catalonia is an autonomous community of Spain, which means that it has some political and administrative autonomy from the Spanish central government. However, it is still an integral part of Spain and is subject to the Spanish constitution.

 

> Status: Catalonia has a special status as an autonomous community of Spain, with broad political and administrative autonomy in areas such as education, health, culture, language and taxation. However, some demands for greater political autonomy or even independence have been at the center of political and social debate in recent years.

 

>Administration: Catalonia is administered by the government of the Generalitat de Catalunya, which is the regional government of Catalonia and is responsible for managing the public affairs of the region. It is headed by a president elected by the Catalan parliament.

 

The largest cities in Catalonia according to their population:

Barcelona: With over 1.6 million inhabitants, Barcelona is the largest city in Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain after Madrid. It is also the capital of Catalonia and a cosmopolitan city known for its architecture, culture and vibrant nightlife.

 

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat: This city located just outside of Barcelona has a population of approximately 250,000 and is the second most populous city in Catalonia.

 

Badalona: With a population of approximately 215,000, Badalona is the third largest city in Catalonia and is only 10 kilometers northeast of Barcelona.

 

Tarragona: Located in the southern part of Catalonia, Tarragona has a population of approximately 135,000 and is famous for its Roman remains and cultural heritage.

 

Sabadell: This city located about 20 kilometers northwest of Barcelona has about 120,000 inhabitants and is known for its textile industry and rich industrial history.

 

Terrassa, Lleida, Girona and Reus each have a population of about 100,000 or more.

 

Visit the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada

 

 

 

Getting around Barcelona

Our passes and tickets to get around Barcelona as easily and cheaply as possible.

Transport Pass Barcelona

Transport Pass

Aerobus + Unlimited Public Transportation

Ideal for your stay "Transport Pass" includes both the transfer by Aerobus to and from the airport and the Hola Card which gives unlimited access for 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours to public transport: metro, bus (TMB), urban trains (FGC, Zone 1), TRAM, regional trains..

From € 29.00
Hola Barcelona Public Transport Card

Hola Transport Card

Unlimited access to public transport

Enjoy unlimited access from 48 to 120 hours to Barcelona's public transport: Metro, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuïc funicular, tram (TRAM), regional railway (Rodalies de Cataluny) + 1 round trip from the airport to the city center. Only excluding NitBus, Aerobus & hop-on hop-off.

From € 19.50
Aerobus Tickets

Aerobus Tickets

Transfers from airport to centre and back

The Aerobus is a shuttle bus that takes you from El Prat Airport to city centre in 35 minutes. One departure every 5 minutes. 365 days a year! Online tickets, tips and infos!

From € 11.75
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour

Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Best City Tour: One single ticket, 3 routes and 45 stops!

Discover city sightseeing at your own pace with our selection of Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour tickets. An extraordinary and economic way to make the first connection with main tourist attractions.

From € 31.00

4 comments

  1. la palabra suburb - estudiantes inglesas (7 Oct 2015 - 08:50)

    somos estudiantes inglesas de espanol y nos gustan sus palabras. Estamos de acuerdo que la palabra suburb no significa lo mismo en Inglaterra que en espanol, de hecho es una palabra Americana y en ingles no se utiliza mucho

  2. Datos estadisticos equivocados - Xavi (7 Dec 2011 - 18:45)

    Bueno si Catalunya es un 19% del PIB Espanyol y este es 20 millones de euros, asi nos va... Sera millardos de millones (lo que los anglosajones llaman billon)!
    En fin, tengo otra curiosidad porque poneis datos del PIB de 2002 y datos de paro del 2010? Al mismo tiempo que buscais datos de paro no podeis acutalizar el PIB? estan en el mismo sitio....

  3. Definición de suburbio - Alberto (11 Mar 2011 - 15:00)

    Estoy de acuerdo contigo, que para nada somos marginados los que vivimos a las afueras de Barcelona.

    Un suburbio es un barrio, sector o comuna alejado del centro de la ciudad, especialmente el que constituye una zona pobre ajena a la ciudad, específicamente, ubicado en la periferia de ésta. La palabra "suburbio" en español no es equivalente a la palabra "suburb" en ingles. En español se refiere a zonas marginadas y degradadas, en cambio "suburb" en Inglés se refiere a zonas residenciales

  4. Suburbios de Barcelona - Maika (7 Mar 2011 - 09:45)

    Me parece fatal el uso de la palabra Suburbio porque evoca marginalidad y pobreza, y no es el caso del área Metropolitana del Barcelona, me parece una falta de respeto para la gente que habita en esa zona.
    Es una mala traducción del inglés Suburb.

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