Spain sees US-style economic boost from immigrant workers
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Spain is experiencing an economic boost from immigrant workers, particularly in the tech and restaurant sectors. Immigrants, mainly from Latin America, have come to Spain to fill post-pandemic labor shortages. Immigration accounted for 64% of new jobs created and half of Spain's economic growth in 2023. The proportion of resident foreigners in Spain is now 18.1%, above the EU average of 13.3%. Migrant job growth has been in technology or science, which more than doubled from 2018 to 2023, and in hospitality, which rose by 30% during the same period. Spain's ease of integration and shared language and culture with Latin America have contributed to the success of immigrant workers. The country has facilitated the migration wave through visas for highly qualified professionals and by recognizing the equivalence of some Latin American qualifications. However, there are concerns about driving down wages and poor working conditions for both immigrants and unemployed Spaniards.



https://kdal610.com/2024/04/24/spain-sees-us-style-economic-boost-from-immigrant-workers/