Spain Population

Population

Iberians, Phoenicians, Romans, Berbers, Celts and Vandals; this is a small selection of the population groups that can call themselves the ancestors of the Spaniards. Due to the many migrations and the melting together of various population groups, Spain has developed a population that is referred to as the 'Mediterranean type'. Spain is also home to another population group known as the 'alpine type', which is found in the Basque regions and a part of Asturias.
The largest part of the population in Spain consists of Castillians, which makes up 72% of the Spanish population.
In 1797, Spain had a population of 10,541,000 inhabitants; in 2009 it had risen to 46,661,950 inhabitants. The majority of the Spanish population is made up of over-65s.
During your winter vacation, the lively Spanish population will make you feel more than welcome. The Spaniards have a friendly, open and warm character. The further south you find yourself, the more cordial the Spaniards are. The Spanish population attaches great value to being part of a society and are therefore always happy to be of service whenever you need help or advice. The population also greatly values keeping up family ties and traditions. You will therefore see families come together for meals on many an occasion. They are a hard-working people, that sometimes hold down multiple jobs because there is no minimum wage