Spain is close to 50 million inhabitants

Spain is nearing a population milestone, with 49.94 million residents as of October 1, according to INE data. This marks an increase of 130,000 people since the second quarter. The growth trend is attributed mainly to immigration, which accounted for 98.8% of the increase. The foreign-born population has surpassed 10 million, with significant contributions from Colombian, Spanish, and Venezuelan immigrants. All autonomous communities saw population growth, particularly in Valencia and Madrid. Additionally, the number of households has risen to nearly 20 million, with a notable increase in single-person households.