Valencian municipalities: An analysis of depopulation factors

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to study which municipalities are at risk of depopulation in the Valencian Community. Firstly, the problem of depopulation has been contextualized through a review of the literature, explaining its origin, the factors that influence it, and how the problem should be tackled. Then, after data collection, the demographic indicators of depopulation and the tools used for their study were explained. Subsequently, a spatial dependency analysis was carried out for each indicator. Finally, the Valencian municipalities at risk of depopulation and their level of risk have been identified.