By the beginning of 1880, the population of Spain had officially surpassed 20 million. This milestone was significant for Spain, representing a major step towards becoming a European power.
European countries with populations below 10 million can by no means be considered major countries. Similarly, European countries with populations below 20 million can by no means be considered strong powers.
With a population exceeding 20 million, Spain had truly secured its position as a great power, with the potential to advance further in the ranks of great powers and expand its international influence and status.
Throughout 1879, the birth rate across major regions of Spain was only about 2%, a figure with considerable room for improvement.
Even if it did not reach the more exaggerated 5% like the Andalusia Region, it could certainly be raised to above 3%, thereby significantly increasing the scale of Spain's population growth.
