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Immigrants fuel Spain's economic boom

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After years of sluggish growth, Spain is thriving again. Growth surged to 3.5% last year, powered by record tourism and immigration, as some experts say.

Breakdown
  • Spain's economic boom relies heavily on foreign workers, who fill most new jobs. 4s
  • Ninety percent of new jobs in the last two years have gone to immigrants, mainly in tourism and construction. 45s
  • Local workers are moving towards better-paid, less demanding jobs, leaving many positions to immigrants. 1m 18s
  • Despite economic growth, per capita income remains low due to productivity issues. 1m 54s
  • Most immigrants work in lower-skilled jobs, but Spain is attracting more skilled professionals; concerns remain that low-skilled workers could be vulnerable if the economy slows. 2m 37s
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