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Catalonia, then and now

The balance of Jordi Pujol’s presidency is characterised by a progressive consolidation of the national awareness, an excellent coexistence and a high level of social cohesion, and by economic progress. He oversaw the country’s transformation and the attainment of a social welfare system on a par with some of the leading European states.


Listed below are some indicators taken from the Catalonia Institute of Statistics:


Labour market

  • Number of employed
    1980 > 1,964,000 people
    2004 > 2,900,600 people
  • Unemployment figures
    1983 > 392,551 people
    2004 > 203,089 people

Tourism

  • Hotel beds
    1980 > 168,000 beds
    2003 > 245,191 beds
  • Number of visitors
    1980 > 11,830,000 people
    2002 > 22,669,000 people

Environment

  • Natural areas
    1993 > 12 areas
    2002 > 121 areas
  • Wastewater treatment plants
    1980 > 102 plants
    2003 > 300 plants
 

Economy

  • Gross Domestic Product at market prices (GDP mp)
    1980 > 17,309 million euros
    2002 > 135,901 million euros
  • Foreign Investment in Catalonia
    1980 > 108,31 million euros
    2003 > 1,444.13 million euros
  • Catalan investment abroad
    1995 > 759.1 million euros
    2003 > 3,641.91 million euros

Business activity

  • Net creation of businesses
    1993 > 14,032 businesses
    2002 > 21,125 businesses
  • Exports
    1980 > 2,073 million euros
    2003 > 37,655.89 million euros
  • Imports
    1980 > 3,942.77 million euros
    2003 > 54,008.90 million euros




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