Alt Empordà ranks second in Catalonia for foreign-born population

Official data shows 26% of residents are foreign nationals, rising to 30% including naturalized citizens.

Generic image of a diverse crowd walking through a public urban space.
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Generic image of a diverse crowd walking through a public urban space.

The Idescat statistical institute has confirmed that Alt Empordà remains the second region in Catalonia with the highest percentage of foreign residents, currently standing at 26%.

The latest demographic report highlights that over a quarter of the local population does not hold Spanish citizenship. When including residents born abroad who have since acquired nationality, the figure surpasses 30% of the total inhabitants in the Alt Empordà area.
This diverse social fabric requires specific public policy planning in sectors such as healthcare, housing, and education. Experts suggest that these figures are essential for understanding the local economy and ensuring social cohesion in a region historically defined by cultural exchange.