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Barcelona vs Madrid: compare category shares

In Barcelona, 16% of classified records are assigned to non-European categories. It ranks 4th of 135 cities in Spain. Madrid has 14% and ranks 14th. Based on IndoEuroMap data, with a Latin American name reference for Spain. Not census data.

Content updated · By Bernat Sampera

BarcelonaMadridLatin AmericanBarcelona: 7.1%Madrid: 8.9%7.1% / 8.9%Eastern EuropeanBarcelona: 6.7%Madrid: 3.8%6.7% / 3.8%Middle EasternBarcelona: 4.6%Madrid: 2.8%4.6% / 2.8%South AsianBarcelona: 1.8%Madrid: 0.7%1.8% / 0.7%East AsianBarcelona: 1.6%Madrid: 1.2%1.6% / 1.2%AfricanBarcelona: 0.6%Madrid: 0.5%0.6% / 0.5%Southeast AsianBarcelona: 0.3%Madrid: 0.2%0.3% / 0.2%
Barcelona
16%
non-European categories, rank 4 of 135
Madrid
14%
non-European categories, rank 14 of 135
Gap
2 pts
Barcelona leads
Barcelona neighbourhoods
66
with at least five visible groups
Madrid neighbourhoods
21
with at least five visible groups
Spain covered share
12%
all covered cities

The verdict

Barcelona has the higher non-European category share. 16% of its classified records are assigned to non-European categories, against 14% in Madrid, a gap of 2 points.

The largest difference is in the Eastern European category: 6.7% in Barcelona and 3.8% in Madrid. The combined share in covered Spain cities for all non-European categories is 12%.

Top 5 neighbourhoods of Barcelona.
Highest shares in BarcelonaNon-European categories
1. el Raval 24%
2. Ciutat Meridiana 23%
3. el Besòs i el Maresme 22%
4. la Dreta de l'Eixample 22%
5. la Trinitat Vella 22%
Top 5 neighbourhoods of Madrid.
Highest shares in MadridNon-European categories
1. Usera 19%
2. Centro 17%
3. Puente de Vallecas 17%
4. Carabanchel 16%
5. Salamanca 15%
BarcelonaBarcelona: 16%16%MadridMadrid: 14%14%Spain covered shareSpain covered share: 12%12%
Share of classified records assigned to non-European categories, city level.

Frequently asked questions

Does Barcelona have a higher non-European category share than Madrid?
Yes. Barcelona has 16% of classified records assigned to non-European categories, Madrid has 14%.
Which area has the highest non-European name share in Barcelona and Madrid?
el Raval in Barcelona (24%) and Usera in Madrid (19%).
How are category shares measured?
Based on IndoEuroMap data, with a Latin American name reference for Spain. Not census data.

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Sources and method

  • Method: how IndoEuroMap classifies records.
  • Based on IndoEuroMap data, with a Latin American name reference for Spain. Not census data.
  • Review collection dates vary. No single verified collection date is available.
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