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Emigrating to Spain more popular than ever: what is behind it?
Spain now tops the list of destination countries for Dutch emigrants, virtually tied with Belgium. CBS counted almost 6,000 Dutch-born emigrants to Spain in 2024, up nearly 24 percent in a year. What is driving it, and how to do it in the right order.
Key points
- CBS: 5,937 Dutch-born emigrants moved to Spain in 2024, up almost 24 percent.
- Spain and Belgium now top the destination ranking, well ahead of Germany.
- Spain's new immigration regulation (in force since May 2025) simplifies and speeds up settlement procedures.