Foreign population boom in Spain: 700,000 increase in just one year

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The foreign population in Europe increased by about 2.1 million in a single year — This rapid growth underscores the ongoing need for integration policies.
Spain saw a significant boost with 700,000 more immigrants — Local services and infrastructure may face pressures requiring timely adjustments.

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Foreign population boom in Spain: 700,000 increase in just one year

The number of immigrants living across the European Union has reached a historic high, with 64.2 million foreign-born residents recorded in 2025. The figure, published in a new report by the Centre for Research and Analysis on Migration at RFBerlin, marks an increase of around 2.

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