Dep. Legal A 42-2025 - ISSN 3015-1309
Costa Blanca North • Issue No. 2065 • 30 Jan - 5 Feb 2025
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An International Explosion “Alicante a city of Diversity”
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ALICANTE stands out as one of Spain’s most demographically intriguing provinces, showcasing a unique blend of small towns and bustling cities. It is notable not only for its population diversity, but also for the remarkable growth it experiences each year. With an increasingly international presence, Alicante boasts the highest percentage of foreign residents in the country, encompassing over 180 nationalities. According to Datadicto, as of 2024, Alicante had in excess of 1,950,000 residents, with more than a quarter of the population being foreigners. This demographic shift underscores Alicante’s transformation into a cosmopolitan region, particularly marked by an explosion in international residents. The percentage of fo-
Alicante Province is the most diverse in Spain.
reign inhabitants surged from 5.5 per cent in 1988 to 20.4 per cent in 2022,
ultimately achieving 27.6 per cent in 2024. These changes are par-
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ticularly noticeable in Costa Blanca North, where three towns stand out as being ‘conquered’ by foreign populations, leading to the development of vibrant international communities. According to demographic data from INE, as of 2022, Benitachell’s foreign population was an astonishing 61.4 per cent of the town’s total. Likewise, Teulada had a foreign population making up 54.5 per cent of the total residents. Finally, L’Alfas del Pi is also following a similar trend where 51.3 per cent of foreigners account for the local population.
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