Why 70% of Spain is Empty
RealLifeLore・2 minutes read
Spain has a significant population concentrated in major cities but also vast sparsely populated rural areas due to mountainous terrain and historical events. The country's rural regions have experienced depopulation due to low fertility rates, lack of support policies, and limited infrastructure investment, leading to ongoing challenges for these areas.
Insights
- Spain's "donut void" region has a population density of only 18 people per square kilometer, significantly lower than other parts of Western Europe, leading to underdevelopment attributed to geographical factors like the Iberian System mountain range.
- Historical events like the Spanish Civil War, subsequent economic policies, industrialization, and economic reforms in the 1960s have led to population shifts away from rural areas in Spain, resulting in ongoing depopulation challenges exacerbated by low fertility rates, lack of family support policies, and limited infrastructure investment.
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Recent questions
What is the population of Spain?
Approximately 47 million
What is the size of Spain's economy?
Over 1.2 trillion US dollars
Where is the Serranía Celtibérica region located?
In Spain
What is the average population density in the "donut void" of Spain?
18 people per square kilometer
What contributed to the decline in population in Spain's rural areas?
Historical events and economic policies
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