According to 2022 figures, the total number of people born in the Basque Country was 2,254,764, making up 70.6% of the population. Many Basque residents were born outside the Basque Country - approximately 938,274 people - making up 29.1% of the population.
Analysis of the group of people born outside the Basque Country shows that most were born in Spain (437,106) and France (126,387). Many Basque residents were also born in other countries, such as Morocco (50,011), Colombia (40,292), Ecuador (24,069) and Romania (21,821).
In terms of nationality, however, there are only 8.7% of Basque residents who do not have Spanish or French nationality.
Compared to European figures, the Basque Country is in the middle, quite far behind Germany. 26% of German residents are currently considered to be foreigners. This is followed by France with 14.1%, Spain with 12.9% and Italy with 10.1%. The Basque Country is behind them, in fifth place.