The first permanent congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Spain was established in 1948.

In 2019, Spain had the 3rd most Church members per capita among countries in Europe, behind Portugal and the United Kingdom.

[4] No formal missionary work was performed in Spain until after the Church was officially recognized in 1968 by the Spanish government.

The first branch (small congregation) other than among US Military staff stationed in Spain, was organized in 1968 in Madrid.

[1][5] The Spain Missionary Training Center (MTC), located in the Madrid Temple complex, was established in 1999.