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3. The natural increase of Spain's population

The natural increase of the population reflects the most important changes that have taken place in recent years in Spain's population

3.1. Birth rates and fertility rates in Spain

- Until 1970, birth rate was high (25‰) as was the fertility rate (3 children per woman)

- In the 80s this changed and fertility rates fell bellow replacement level

- The fall in birth and fertility happened rapidly

- Nowadays there are many villages in Spain with very small populations

- In the last decade, fertility rate in Spain increased as a result of the arrival of more than 4 million immigrants

- Currently Spain's fertility rate is low (1,32) due to changes in economy and lifestyles.