Official data
Who walks the Camino, from where and when? This is the official data from the Pilgrim's Reception Office: where pilgrims come from, which routes they choose and in which months. Useful for picking your route and avoiding the busiest weeks.
530,900
pilgrims · reached Santiago in 2025 · +6% more than in 2024
43% Spanish · 57% from outside Spain
Country ranking in 2025
Split by Camino (2024)
Distribution by route (only available for Latin America, 2025)
| French | Portuguese | P. Coastal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 64% | 13% | 12% |
| Brazil | 35% | 39% | 15% |
| Argentina | 60% | 12% | 12% |
| Colombia | 61% | 15% | 12% |
Pilgrims per month in 2025. September has the most arrivals.
93%
on foot
4%
by bike
53%
women
46%
men
Motivation
44% religious · 33% religious and other · 19% cultural or sporting
Figures may vary slightly between official releases depending on the cut-off date. We don't include data we can't verify.