Spain’s Rural-Urban Divide: Economic, Social, and Demographic Challenges

Spain, a country known for its rich culture, Mediterranean climate, and historic cities, faces a silent but serious social and economic challenge — the divide between rural villages and urban centers. While big cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville thrive with modern industries, technological progress, and cultural activities, many small towns and villages in Spain’s interior regions struggle with poverty, depopulation, and a lack of opportunity.