Spain sets new population milestone: growth spurred by migrants
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Spain's population has seen a significant increase in recent times, and new data suggests this trend is set to continue. The growth is primarily attributed to the arrival of new immigrants, with Spain becoming a popular destination for people from various parts of the world.
According to the latest figures, over 119,000 people have moved to Spain in the last three months alone. The largest number of arrivals during this period were Colombians, with 36,100 new residents, followed by Moroccans at 25,000, and Venezuelans at 21,600.
These numbers reflect broader regional migration trends connected to Spain’s geographic position as a gateway to Europe from Africa and linguistic-historical ties to Latin America. Morocco and Algeria are consistently referenced as key sending countries of migrants arriving in southern Europe, including Spain, often as the two main North African sources for migrants headed to Europe.
Spain has historically received many migrants from Latin American countries, such as Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and others. More recently, migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa have also been joining the population. Migration routes into Spain often involve African migrants moving irregularly from countries such as Libya and Morocco before crossing into Europe via Spain.
The growth in Spain's population has been ongoing since the aftermath of the pandemic, with the trend strengthening since then. The Valencian Community and Aragon have seen significant increases, with the Valencian Community growing by 0.50% and Aragon experiencing the highest relative increase in population at 0.91%. Even the Balearic Islands have seen a relative increase of 0.42%.
It's worth noting that the number of people born in Spain decreased by 18,120 during the same period, indicating that the growth is primarily driven by migrants. As a result, the current resident population of Spain stands at 49.3 million.
In conclusion, the primary countries of origin for migrants moving to Spain recently are Morocco, Algeria, various Sub-Saharan African countries, and Latin American countries, especially Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. This growth in immigration continues to contribute to the country's population growth, a trend that has been noticeable since the pandemic.
- The ongoing population growth in Spain, primarily driven by immigrants, is influencing the nation's politics and general news, as debates about integration and migration policies intensify.
- The increased mobility of people from regions such as Morocco, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America is shaping the political landscape and general news agendas in Spain due to the influence of the migrants' countries of origin.
