The EU’s second-most populous city.
inhab/km2
The EU’s second-most populous city.
Population of the region of Madrid
Source: INE 2025
Population of the city of Madrid
GDP of the city of Madrid in 2023
Source: Madrid en cifras, 2025
Hours of sunshine per day (daily average)
Hours of sunshine per year
Source: MF&F 2020
Madrid is at the top of the ranking of the world’s most liveable cities.
This is because of important factors such as the quality of its public services, safety, cultural and leisure options, as well as its flexible work models.
Madrid’s dynamic lifestyle and its attractive legislative and tax framework for setting up all types of projects and initiatives create an environment that encourages investment and entrepreneurship.
Source: Michelin Guide
Madrid has Spain’s most important air hub, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport. It is the gateway between Europe and Latin America and can host up to 70 million passengers per year.