According to official data from the Spanish Ministry of Justice, over 42,000 Moroccan nationals acquired Spanish citizenship in 2025. This figure represents a significant portion of the total naturalizations granted by Spain during the year, maintaining Morocco's position as the leading country of origin for new Spanish citizens.
The data, released in early 2026, shows that Moroccans have consistently been the largest group of foreign nationals obtaining Spanish nationality over the past decade. In 2024, approximately 40,000 Moroccans received Spanish citizenship, indicating a slight increase in 2025. The process typically requires legal residency in Spain for ten years, though exceptions exist for certain countries.
Spanish nationality grants full rights, including voting and access to public sector jobs, and allows visa-free travel within the European Union. The high number of naturalizations reflects the deep historical and cultural ties between Spain and Morocco, as well as the large Moroccan diaspora living in Spain, estimated at over 900,000 people.
