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What is the significance of the dramatic increase in Camino de Santiago pilgrims, and what are the immediate consequences?

The number of people obtaining the Compostela certificate for completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage surged to nearly 500,000 in 2024, a significant increase from 223,882 in 2014. This rise in popularity is attributed partly to Anya Niewierra's bestselling book, "The Camino," published in 2022. However, the actual number of pilgrims is likely much higher, as many walk only portions of the route or don't collect the certificate.