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Moroccan demographic and economic presence in Spain
Overview
Moroccan nationals are increasingly prominent in Spanish demographic and economic sectors. In the province of León, Moroccan residents have become the largest foreign nationality, surpassing Portuguese residents for the first time since 2013. As of June 30, 2026, there were 4,247 documented Moroccan residents compared to 4,121 Portuguese residents.
In the broader Spanish housing market, Moroccan citizens have also overtaken British nationals as the leading foreign nationality purchasing homes. During the first half of 2026, Moroccan buyers completed 4,960 transactions, exceeding the 4,541 transactions recorded by British citizens. This shift marks the end of nearly two decades of British dominance in the real estate market, occurring even as overall foreign property acquisitions declined.
Entities
Consejo General del Notariado · Permanent Immigration Observatory · Spain · Portugal · Castilla y León
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Moroccan citizens became the nationality purchasing the most homes in Spain during the first half of 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Moroccan buyers completed 4,960 free housing transactions in the first half of 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] British citizens completed 4,541 housing transactions in the same period.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Moroccan housing acquisitions decreased by 12.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] British housing purchases saw a more significant decline of 21% compared to the previous year.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMoroccan buyers overtake British nationals in Spanish housing market
Moroccan citizens have surpassed British nationals as the top foreign nationality buying homes in Spain during the first half of 2026, according to notary statistics.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesMorocco becomes leading foreign nationality in León, Spain
Morocco has overtaken Portugal as the leading foreign nationality in León, Spain, marking a historic demographic shift for the province as of mid-2026.
Sources
lacronicabadajoz.com · lanuevacronica.com · lasemainedansleboulonnais.fr · lemaroc360.com · ocio.diarioinformacion.com