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

Where Mallorca Is Growing and Where It Is Losing Residents

Palma keeps growing, while many rural Mallorca municipalities are ageing and losing people.

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

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Which places in Mallorca are growing and which are losing residents?

Palma is still one of the places that continues to grow, while many rural parts of Mallorca are ageing and losing inhabitants. That split affects everyday life very differently from one municipality to another. In some areas, schools, healthcare and bus services become harder to maintain as the population gets older and smaller.

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