Camino Statistics
This page contains summary statistics relating to pilgrim volumes. The source for these statistics is the Archdioses of Santiago, which can be accessed by clicking here. Keep in mind, the figures below are derived from pilgrims who actually arrive in Santiago and who complete the request for a Compostella. Also note, the Spanish version of the site appears to be the most well maintained.
Statistics are organized as follows:
· Total number of pilgrims to Santiago (2003-2010)
· By gender (2010)
· By method (2010)
· By motivation (2010)
· By age (2010)
Total number of pilgrims to Santiago (2003-2010)
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Number of Pilgrims 74,614 179,944 93,924 100,377 114,026 125,141 145,877 272,135
By gender (2010)
| | Number | % of Total |
| Male | 151,706 | 56% |
| Female | 120,429 | 44% |
| | Number | % of Total |
| Foot | 237,852 | 87% |
| Bicycle | 32,926 | 12% |
| Horse | 1,315 | 0.5% |
| Wheelchair | 42 | 0.02% |
| | Number | % of Total |
| Religious | 148,964 | 55% |
| Religious and Other | 109,380 | 50% |
| Non Religious | 13,791 | 5% |
| | Number | % of Total |
| 30-60 | 158,184 | 58% |
| <30 | 79,899 | 29% |
| >60 | 34,052 | 13% |