L'évolution géodémographique de la population espagnolecroissance réelle et naturelle (1991-2005)

Abstract

THE GEODEMOGRAPHIC EVOLUTION OF THE SPANISH POPULATION REAL AND NATURAL GROWTH (1991-2005). The geodemographic academic literature enables to interpret the real and natural dynamic behavior of the population. This article, after studying the dimensions and characteristics of these dynamics and their evolution in the period in question, observes the territorial differences of the considered variables. The analysis of the statistical data, which come from official census and registers, shows that Spain is in the final phase of the demographic transition. The low fertility levels verge on the negative natural growth, despite an evident opposition between regions with positive and negative natural dynamics. The spectacular real population growth in the beginning of the XXIst century is mainly due to the foreign immigrants, who are clearly present in most of the territory.