This demographic increase occurs in a context marked by the Spanish Government's decision to approve an extraordinary regularization of migrants, which could benefit around half a million people nationwide. The government delegate in the Valencian Community, Pilar Bernabé, has indicated that approximately 100,000 people could benefit from this process in the region, highlighting areas such as metropolitan Valencia, where the migrant population already has a structural weight.

The metropolitan area of Valencia is consolidating as an important gateway for the migrant population, as the lower housing costs and good public transport connections make starting a new life more accessible than in the capital. According to INE data, nearly 116,000 foreign individuals are registered in L'Horta Nord and L'Horta Sud, representing approximately 14% of the total population excluding the city of Valencia.

By regions, L'Horta Sud, the most populated, has almost 500,000 inhabitants, of whom over 71,000 are foreign (14.2%). L'Horta Nord adds about 322,000 residents, with around 44,000 migrant individuals (13.8%). The city of Valencia, with 840,792 inhabitants, has 163,356 foreign nationals, meaning almost one in five residents (19.4%) is an immigrant, positioning the capital as the main attraction pole.

The most represented nationalities, in line with the national trend, are Colombia, Romania, Morocco, and Venezuela, with a majority from Latin America. Some localities also show specific dynamics: Paterna has seen a growth in the Italian population; Mislata, an increase in people from Pakistan; Burjassot stands out for its Honduran community; and Manises, for its Chinese population, which is close to 800 inhabitants.

The new regularization, although aimed at current residents, could have a significant impact on territories with a high concentration of migrant population, such as Valencia's metropolitan belt.