Andorra Population Hits 89,365 with 2.1% Growth in 2026

Andorra's resident population reached 89,365 as of February 28, 2026, up 1,879 people or 2.1% from the previous year, driven mainly by gains among "other nationalities," according to the latest Department of Statistics release.

The "other nationalities" category grew by 1,033 residents, or 7.0%, with Colombians up 305 (22.1%), Peruvians up 182 (22.8%), and Argentinians up 114 (3.5%)—together accounting for about 32% of that group's expansion. Andorran nationals increased by 417 (1.1%), Spaniards by 303 (1.5%), and French by 260 (6.6%). Portuguese numbers fell by 134 (1.6%).

Parish-level growth was strongest in Canillo, with 437 more residents (7.2%), followed by Escaldes-Engordany at 395 (2.5%), Encamp at 339 (2.6%), La Massana at 276 (2.3%), Ordino at 171 (3.1%), and Sant Julià de Lòria at 137 (1.3%). Andorra la Vella recorded the smallest rise of 124 (0.5%).

The population's age structure showed 73.4% aged 15-64, 10.7% under 15, and 15.9% aged 65 and over.

Municipal census totals hit 94,351 by late February 2026, a 1.4% increase from 93,093 a year prior, leaving a gap of 4,986 people or 5.6% between census and estimated residents.

On residence and work permits, 43,211 authorizations were active as of November 30, 2025—a 3.3% rise from 2024. Residence-only permits numbered 10,139 (up 3.6%), and border work permits reached 1,938 (up 3.4%). Temporary work permits totaled 2,073, though those for foreign companies dropped 43% to 192.

Newer data for the September-November 2025 quarter revealed 3,598 initial authorizations issued, down 18.9% from the prior year, primarily due to fewer temporary permits (2,258, -24.2%) and prorogable ones (1,340, -7.9%). Residence-and-work initials fell to 863 (-7.3%), residence-only to 378 (-15.8%), while border worker initials rose sharply to 89 (+50.8%).

"Other nationalities" dominated initials with 2,339 (65% of total), led by Argentinians (1,060), Colombians (372), and Peruvians (114); Spaniards followed with 996 (27.7%). By occupation, only managerial staff saw gains (+32.6%), while service, personal, retail workers dropped 248 and unskilled workers 236.

Departures rose 25.6% to 255. Overall active authorizations stood at 57,767 (+1.8%), with prorogable ones at 55,403 (+3.4%). Sector trends in active permits showed gains for support professionals and skilled trades (+4.2% and +3.1%), but a slight dip for unskilled workers (-0.6%).