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Population Decline in the Balearic Islands: Small Minus, Big Questions

Immigration Remains the Main Driver of Growth in the Balearic Islands

Population growth in the Balearic Islands still depends largely on immigration from abroad.

Published: April 23, 2026
Population Decline in the Balearic Islands: Small Minus, Big Questions

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Is immigration still driving population growth in the Balearic Islands?

Yes, recent growth in the Balearic Islands is still largely linked to immigration from abroad. The latest figures mention people coming especially from Colombia and Morocco. That makes the islands more dependent on international migration and on conditions in the countries people move from.

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