Barcelona
Spain • Europe
Primary City: Barcelona
Primary State/Province: Catalonia
Primary Language: Catalan
Population: 5.7M
GDP: $227B • GDP per capita: $39,739
GAWC Class: 5
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
18.4%
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
10
Total Teams
13
Major Companies
7
Market Cap
$103B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
2
Metro Stations
132
Commuter Rail
228
Universities
5
Michelin Stars
44
Cultural Events
4
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 10 | #T-24 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 13 | #T-48 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 5 | #T-31 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 7 | #T-92 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $103B | #152 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 4 | #T-7 |
| Universities ↗ | 5 | #T-38 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 5 | #T-19 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 12 | #T-18 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 3 | #T-49 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 5.0 | #T-42 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 44.0 | #34 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 132 | #49 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 228 | #18 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 2 | #T-181 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Spain
FC Barcelona
Barcelona • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Spain
RCD Espanyol
Barcelona • Level: 1
W Football • Liga F
FC Barcelona Femeni
Barcelona
W Football • Liga F
Levante Badalona
Badalona
W Football • Liga F
RCD Espanyol Femeni
Barcelona
Notable Venues4 venues
Football
Camp Nou
Barcelona
Basketball
Palau Blaugrana
Barcelona
Basketball
Palau Sant Jordi
Barcelona
Tennis
Real Club de Tenis Barcelona
Barcelona
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams2 teams
Football/Soccer • Spain
CE Sabadell
Barcelona • Level: 3
Football/Soccer • Spain
Europa Barcelona
Barcelona • Level: 3
Other Men’s Teams7 teams
Auto Racing • F1
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
Montmeló
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
FC Barcelona Basquet
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Baxi Manresa
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Joventut Badalona
Handball • Int'l Handball
FC Barcelona
Barcelona
Handball • Int'l Handball
Fraikin BM Granollers
Granollers
Olympics/Athletics • Notable Venues
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Barcelona
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals4 events
1999 Champions League Final
Football Final
1999 • Barcelona
1992 Summer Olympics
Olympics
1992 • Barcelona
1989 European Cup Final
Football Final
1989 • Barcelona
America's Cup 2024 (Barcelona)
Sailing Event
• Barcelona
Tennis Majors1 event
Masters Grand Prix
Tennis Premier Event
1972 • Palau Blaugrana
F1 Races42 events
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
F1 Race
2026 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2025 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2024 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2023 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2022 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2021 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2020 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2019 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2018 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2017 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2016 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2015 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2014 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2009 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2008 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2007 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2006 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2005 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2004 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2003 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2002 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2001 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
2000 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1999 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1998 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1997 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1996 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1995 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1994 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1993 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1992 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1991 • Circuit de Catalunya
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1975 • Montjuïc circuit
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1973 • Montjuïc circuit
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1971 • Montjuïc circuit
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1969 • Montjuïc circuit
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1954 • Pedralbes Circuit
Spanish Grand Prix
F1 Race
1951 • Pedralbes Circuit
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naturgy | $29B | Public |
| 2 | Cellnex Telecom | $23B | Public |
| 3 | Puig Brands | $20B | Public |
| 4 | Banco Sabadell | $20B | Public |
| 5 | Grifols | $7B | Public |
| 6 | TravelPerk | $3B | Unicorn |
| 7 | Factorial | $1B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $103B across 7 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Primavera Sound
Barcelona • Music Festival
MWC Barcelona
Barcelona • Trade Show
Notable One-off Events
1930 Barcelona International Exposition
Barcelona • World Expo
1888 Exposición Universal de Barcelona (1888)
Barcelona • World Expo
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries6 items
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Barcelona • Art
Museu Picasso
Barcelona • Art
Casa Batlló
Barcelona • Cultural Heritage
FC Barcelona Museum
Barcelona • Cultural Heritage
Museum of the History of Barcelona
Barcelona • History
Museo de la Ciencia CosmoCaixa
Barcelona • Science
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Palau de la Música Catalana
Barcelona • Concert Hall
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Barcelona • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks3 items
Barcelona Aquarium
Barcelona • Aquarium
Park Güell
Barcelona • Park/Garden
Barcelona Zoo
Barcelona • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Sagrada Família
Barcelona • Religious site
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities5 entries
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Technical University of Catalonia (UPC)
Barcelona, Spain
Pompeu Fabra University
Barcelona, Spain
Ramon Llull University
Barcelona, Spain
Top 250 Hospitals2 entries
Clínic Barcelona
Barcelona • Hospital
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
Barcelona • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport
Barcelona • 1 - Mega Hub
Port2 entries
Barcelona
Barcelona • Container
Port of Barcelona
Barcelona • Passenger
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Barcelona Sants
Barcelona • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (132 stations)1 entry
Barcelona Metro
Barcelona • 132 stations
Suburban Rail (228 stations)1 entry
Rodalies Barcelona
Barcelona • 228 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Fira de Barcelona
Barcelona • Trade Venue
Luxury Hospitality
3-Star Michelin5 entries
Lasarte
Barcelona
Àbac
Barcelona
Cocina Hermanos Torres
Barcelona
Disfrutar
Barcelona
El Celler de Can Roca
Girona
2-Star Michelin4 entries
Moments
Barcelona
Angle
Barcelona
Enigma
Barcelona
Bo.TiC
Corçà
FTG 5-Star1 entry
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Barcelona
FTG 4-Star4 entries
El Palace Barcelona
Barcelona
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Barcelona
The Barcelona EDITION
Barcelona
The Cotton House Hotel
Barcelona