Spain’s Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration released results of the ‘Trayectorias’ study on Spanish youth living abroad, surveying 2,601 respondents aged 20‑39 between February and May 2026. Most respondents (82%) were born or socialised in Spain, with 15% holding Spanish nationality but never having lived in the country. The study also identified 2% who gained Spanish citizenship through residency before moving elsewhere and 1% who moved due to family ties. Primary host countries were the United States (9.2%), the United Kingdom (8.2%), Belgium (7.9%) and Argentina (7%). Key factors influencing a decision to return include employment, housing, wages, economic stability, recognition of qualifications, and family considerations. Over three‑quarters of participants express an intention to move back to Spain, though they cite labour market and housing challenges as main obstacles. The findings aim to inform data‑driven migration policies.
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Summary adapted from https://www.inclusion.gob.es
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