How does livestock farming help tackle rural depopulation?
White pork production is one of the most effective social drivers for combating depopulation, keeping rural areas vibrant and economically viable. The sector supports a broad workforce of 475,000 jobs overall.
Key Data
475,000
jobs overall
A vast employment network that keeps rural communities alive.
43%
of farms in rural municipalities
Breeding farms based in towns with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants.
45%
of processing plants in rural areas
Processing industries that retain population and services in the territory.
42%
of jobs held by women
Leadership in equal opportunities and inclusion of rural women.
LIVING SPAIN
This economic activity remains rooted locally: 43% of farms and 45% of processing facilities are based in small villages with fewer than 5,000 residents. This directly keeps local schools, shops, and essential services open.
Furthermore, we are actively driving equal opportunities and the inclusion of women in rural areas, who represent 42% of all direct employment across farms and the processing industry.