A recent demographic report highlights a significant trend in Spain, revealing that children born to families with at least one Muslim parent constituted 11 percent of births in the country in 2024. This statistic underscores the increasing demographic significance of the Muslim community, particularly among younger generations. The report was released by the Demography Observatory at the CEU Foundation and indicates that the Muslim population's growth is outpacing that of the general population in Spain.
According to the findings, the estimated Muslim population in Spain is between 2.4 million and 2.5 million as of early 2025, representing approximately 5 percent of the total population, with around 400,000 individuals residing in Andalusia. This demographic shift is largely attributed to the Moroccan community, which comprises about 65 percent of the Muslim population in Spain. The report emphasizes that Moroccan families are a key factor in this trend, driving the increase in birth rates among Muslims.
Moreover, the study found that fertility rates among Muslim women are still two to three times higher than those of their Spanish counterparts. However, it is worth noting that this gap has been narrowing in recent years, particularly among Moroccan women, indicating a potential change in family planning practices. The implications of these demographic trends are significant, as they suggest a potential shift in societal dynamics and cultural influences within Spain.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
