Spain Sees First Rise in Births in a Decade Amid Demographic Shifts
Spain's birth rate increased by 1.0% in 2025 for the first time in ten years, but mortality rose, keeping population growth in decline.
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Addressing Spain's Rural Depopulation: Housing as Key to Revitalization
Spain's rural depopulation crisis demands integrated housing and economic strategies to attract residents and revitalize smaller municipalities.
Spain's Population Hits Record 49.57 Million with Over 10 Million Foreign-Born Residents
Spain's population exceeds 49.5 million, led by a historic rise in foreign-born residents surpassing 10 million.
Immigration Mitigates Spain's Economic Challenges Amid Aging Population
Immigration in Spain has significantly countered the economic challenges posed by an aging population, but effective integration and productivity gains are crucial for maximizing its benefits.
Rising Health Challenges as Navarra’s Aging Population Grows
Navarra faces increased chronic health and mental health challenges as its elderly population grows, demanding updated sociosanitary strategies.
Pamplona Tops Spanish Cities for Quality of Life, Expert Rankings Reveal
Expert Javier Solís ranks Spanish cities by quality of life, highlighting Pamplona as the top city for safety, affordability, and environment.
Colombian Population in Spain Set to Surpass One Million as Country Nears 50 Million Residents in 2026
Spain is approaching 50 million residents by 2026, with Colombian immigrants nearly doubling in population to almost one million, driven by economic migration and contributing significantly to sectors like hospitality and construction.
Spain's Economic Growth in 2025 Driven by Historic Population Increase and Structural Shifts
Spain's record population increase, mainly due to foreign-born residents, significantly fuels its robust economic growth and diversification in 2025.
Spain Faces Decline as Top Retirement Destination in 2026, Greece Rises
Spain loses its top retirement destination status to Greece in 2026 due to rising costs and bureaucratic hurdles, though it remains a leading holiday home market.
Experts Warn of Spain's Unsustainable Economy Amid Pension Crisis
Economists Santiago Calvo and Lorenzo Bernaldo de Quirós warn that Spain's pension system and economic model are unsustainable, urging urgent reforms to address demographic and fiscal challenges.
Spain Faces Rising Labor Tax Burden and Demographic Challenges Threatening Economic Competitiveness and Pension Sustainability
Spain faces a high labor tax burden and rapid demographic aging, threatening economic competitiveness and pension sustainability, amid government resistance to OECD reform recommendations.
OECD Urges Deep Pension Reforms as Spain Faces Demographic and Economic Challenges
The OECD warns that Spain must enact profound pension reforms alongside fiscal and labor market changes to address demographic challenges and secure economic sustainability.
Spain Faces Rising Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance Amid Aging Population
Spain is at high risk from antimicrobial resistance due to its aging population, with experts calling for stronger regulations, vaccination, and biotech innovation to combat this growing health crisis.
Over Half Population Lives Away from Home in Key Spanish Interior Provinces
Significant depopulation in Spanish interior provinces sees over half their natives living elsewhere, deepening demographic challenges.
Spain's Population Hits Record 49.4 Million in 2025 Driven by Immigration Surge
Spain's population reaches a historic 49.4 million in 2025, driven primarily by a significant increase in foreign-born residents, with notable regional growth and demographic shifts.
Latin American Workers in Spain Surpass One Million with Diverse Employment Profiles
Latin American workers in Spain exceed one million, with varied employment across sectors and regions amid growing labor market significance.
Spain's Aging Population Welcomes Foreign Retirees Amid Active Aging Initiatives
Spain's appeal to retirees rises as local initiatives enhance the quality of life for seniors.
Spain Faces Demographic Bomb Disrupting Labor Market and Rising Public Debt
Spain confronts a demographic crisis affecting its economy and labor market, coupled with rising public debt.
Spain Celebrates Strong Health Statistics in Europe
Spain's health statistics indicate a strong alignment with European standards, showcasing impressive outcomes.
Critics Lambast Aragon Government for Inadequate Response to Population Decline
Political opposition escalates against the DGA over its handling of population decline.
Majority of Spain's Healthcare Workforce is Female, Facing Generational Replacement Challenge
A study highlights that women make up 77% of Spain's healthcare workforce, with significant challenges ahead.
Technological Innovations Propel Spain's Silver Economy to New Heights
Innovations in technology are driving growth in Spain's silver economy, focusing on the aging population.
Prostitution Demographics in Spain: New Data Reveals 8,000 Identified Women, Thousands Unaccounted For
New official data highlights 8,000 identified women in prostitution in Spain, with tens of thousands unrecognized.