Evolution of the Spanish population

Evolution of the Spanish population

The first census carried out in Spain was developed in the year 1785. From this year we have reliable sources to know the approximate population of Spain.

In spite of periods in which the Spanish population decreased due to high mortality or high emigration (wars, epidemics, economic crises, etc.). Since the end of the eighteenth century the Spanish population has tended to grow because the industrial revolution helped to develop an agricultural revolution that increased the production of food and medical advances that have prolonged our life expectancy.