Between 2013 and 2023, the number of nights spent at short-stay accommodations in Spain showed fluctuating growth and declines. Starting at 71.805 million nights in 2013, it peaked at 91.91 million nights in 2017. However, 2018 and 2019 saw slight declines, followed by a significant drop in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching 49.512 million nights. Recovery began in 2021 with a 62.56% increase, reaching 80.487 million nights and rose to 91.399 million nights in 2023—just shy of the 2017 peak.
Forecasts predict a steady growth from 2024 to 2028, with a projected 2028 value of 95.965 million nights, resulting in a 0.88% CAGR over the next five years. Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of economic conditions, changes in travel behavior post-pandemic, and the influence of environmental regulations on travel and accommodation choices.