# 142 - Is Spain a poor country? GDP in Europe and the USA

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Podcast: [Spain To Go](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spain-to-go-1855923)
Published: 2026-05-27T09:57:58+00:00
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In today's episode, I talk about GDP and GDP per capita in Spain and the USA, and I try to answer the question: Is Spain a poor country? Turns out, it's a bit complicated. We've also got some thoughts on Ireland, on India, on wealth and well-being, and much more. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/ Shoutout and a big thanks this week to our two donors, Keely in Scottsdale, Arizona, and multi-donor Jim AKA Seamus, who I think is in Boston. More info on Spanish GDP vs the US, and links to some of my sources, over on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/spain-poor-country/

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