Line graph showing the evolution of Spain's global presence (dark grey line) and that of other main European countries (Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy) between 1990 and 2024. The Great Recession reversed the growth trend in Spain's global presence and was widespread among the rest of the EU partners, bringing Spain's share to an all-time low in 2021 (286.23). After the COVID-19 pandemic, Spain is once again recording growth in its external projection of 14% (324.44), unlike the rest of its European partners.