Andorra Population 2026 | LIVE Population By Parish
Andorra Population Reaches 84,000; Andorrans Are the Minority
Andorra is co-ruled by the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell in Spain, an arrangement rooted in a feudal treaty from 1278 that makes it one of the most unusual constitutional setups anywhere in the world. Stranger still, in their own country, actual Andorran nationals are outnumbered by everyone else combined.
Of the roughly 84,384 people living in this tiny Pyrenees microstate in 2026, only around 32 to 45 percent hold Andorran nationality, while Spaniards alone make up over a third of residents, followed by sizable Portuguese and French communities, a demographic reality most visitors to Andorra’s ski slopes and duty-free shops never think to ask about.
Zero Income Tax Built This Population
Andorra’s population exploded over the twentieth century almost entirely because of tax policy and tourism, not birth rates. The country held just 6,176 people in 1950. By 1970 that had jumped to 19,545, and by 1990 it had reached 54,507, an eighteen-fold increase in forty years driven by banking, duty-free retail, and skiing tourism that needed workers the tiny native population could never supply on its own.
Andorra levies no income tax and minimal duties, a policy that has drawn both wealthy residents and a large working immigrant population for decades, producing today’s population where 55 percent of residents hold foreign nationality against just 45 percent Andorran.
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| 2026 population | 84,384 |
| Andorran nationality share | 32% to 45% |
| Spanish-born share | 34.3% |
| Foreign-born total | Around 55% to 59% |
| Median age | 44.2 to 48.8 years |
| Life expectancy | 83.8 to 84.2 years |
An Aging Population Despite the Immigration
Andorra’s median age, somewhere between 44 and 49 years depending on the estimate, ranks among the oldest in Europe, a combination of a fertility rate of just 1.47 children per woman and life expectancy pushing 84 years, among the highest recorded anywhere. Population growth has essentially flattened in recent years, hovering near zero as births and deaths draw closer together, with immigration now doing most of the work keeping the population from outright decline.
Seven Valleys, One Language, Many Others Spoken
Nearly all of Andorra’s population lives concentrated in the seven urbanized valleys that form the country’s political parishes, with Andorra la Vella, the capital, anchoring the largest share. Catalan remains the sole official language, spoken as a first language by only around 44 percent of residents, while Spanish, Portuguese, and French are all commonly heard given the country’s heavily immigrant population and its position wedged directly between France and Spain. Roman Catholicism dominates religious life, claimed by close to 90 percent of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andorra’s population in 2026?
Approximately 84,384 people.
Why are Andorran nationals a minority in Andorra?
Decades of tax-driven immigration for banking, retail, and tourism jobs have brought in more Spanish, Portuguese, and French residents than there are native Andorran nationals.
Who governs Andorra?
Andorra is a co-principality jointly ruled by the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell in Spain, an arrangement dating to a 1278 treaty.
Why does Andorra have so many foreign residents?
Zero income tax and a booming tourism, banking, and retail economy have drawn immigrant workers for decades, now making up more than half the population.
What is Andorra’s median age?
Approximately 44.2 to 48.8 years, among the oldest in Europe.
What language is spoken in Andorra?
Catalan is the sole official language, though Spanish, Portuguese, and French are all widely spoken.
What is Andorra’s fertility rate?
Approximately 1.47 children per woman, below replacement level.
Is Andorra’s population growing?
Growth has flattened to near zero in recent years, sustained mainly by immigration rather than births.
What is Andorra’s main industry?
Tourism, particularly skiing and duty-free shopping, alongside banking.
What is Andorra’s life expectancy?
Approximately 83.8 to 84.2 years, among the highest in the world.
Sources
- United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
- Departament d’Estadística d’Andorra
- World Bank CIA World Factbook