Torrevieja rushes into the future: Already over 113,000 inhabitants!
It's official: Torrevieja is no longer just a vacation resort, but a rapidly growing metropolis. According to the Torrevieja City Hall (Ayuntamiento de Torrevieja), the number of registered residents has just surpassed another record barrier.
Historic population record
According to the latest statistics released by the municipality on May 12, 2026, there are now *113,453 registered residents in Torrevieja. The city is experiencing a real population boom - in the first quarter of this year alone. (January-March) the census added *3,568 new residents.
An international melting pot of nationalities
Torrevieja is consolidating its position as one of the most multicultural cities in Spain. According to the city council, the municipality is currently home to citizens of as many as 120 different nationalities.
Significantly, foreigners already make up the majority of residents:
- 57.4% of the population is non-Hispanic (65,127 people).
- 42.6% of the population are Spanish citizens (48,326 people).
Who is creating the new Torrevieja?
Based on the data provided by the statistics department, we have prepared a summary of the largest nationality groups. It is worth noting that the percentages below are approximate and based on current registration trends:
| Nationality | Number of people (approx.) | Approximate share of the population |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 10,074 | approx. 8.8% |
| Russia | 5,746 | approx. 5.0% |
| Colombia | 5,550 | approx. 4.9% |
| UK | 4,643 | approx. 4.1% |
| Morocco | 3,525 | approx. 3.1% |
| Sweden | 1,921 | approx. 1.7% |
| Poland | 1,320 | ok. 1,2% |
Poles growing in number
For the Polish community on the Costa Blanca, the most important news is that the number of registered Poles in Torrevieja is steadily growing. According to official records, our group already numbers 1,320 people, which means that we have surpassed in numbers the German community (1,313 people), among others. Poles are becoming one of the more significant groups from the European Union to choose this city to live permanently.
City of young and active people
The authority's data dispels the myth that Torrevieja is only a city of retirees. The largest age group is those between 40 and 49 years old (19,861 people), closely followed by the 50-59 group (18,644 people). The breakdown by gender is almost equal: there are 57,327 women and 56,126 men living in the city.
Such rapid growth poses significant challenges for the local administration. According to the authority, in the first quarter of the year alone, officials issued more than 10,500 certificates and certifications, which best illustrates the scale of interest in living in the region.
