Barcelona in figures

1st European city in quality of living for employees (European Cities Monitor, 2011)
6th European most attractive city for business (European Cities Monitor, 2011)
2nd world city in the organisation of international meetings (International Congress & Convention Assoc. 2010)

Barcelona city: 1.619.337 inhabitants (January 2010)
Metropolitan area: 5.012.961 inhabitants (January 2010)
Foreign population: 17,3% of total population (January 2010)
Catalonia's GDP per capita (ppp) in % of EU-27 average: 120,9 (2010)
Workforce employed in services: 86,8% (2010)
University students in Catalonia: 233.583 (2009-2010)
2 Business schools amongst the top 10 in Europe (2011)
Tourist overnights: 14,04 million (2010)
1st Mediterranean port in cruiser passengers: 2.347.976 (2010)
Delegates attending fairs and congresses: 616.833 (2010)