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Moroccan inmates lead foreign prisoner count
The Public Security Report of Spanish Correctional Institutions states that the number of Moroccan prisoners in Spanish prisons reached 6,518 inmates as of July 31, 2026, making them the largest group of foreign prisoners in the country at 10.2% of the total inmates. Their number has increased by 5.3% compared to the previous year. Morocco ranks first among the most represented nationalities, surpassing Colombia (2,238 prisoners) and Algeria (1,778 inmates). Overall, the number of foreign prisoners in Spain totals 21,602 out of 63,814 inmates, accounting for 33.9% of the total prison population, with a 5.3% rise in the past year—the highest level in 15 years. Other nationalities are mainly distributed among Romania, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, Albania, Senegal, Venezuela, and Brazil. The numbers include individuals who are not necessarily born in Spain but hold Spanish nationality.
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