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Why are there fewer children under ten in Mallorca? A reality check

Why Mallorca Is Growing but Has Fewer Young Children

Mallorca’s population is still growing, but housing costs, work patterns and low birth rates are reducing the number of young children.

Published: April 22, 2026
Why are there fewer children under ten in Mallorca? A reality check

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Why are there fewer young children in Mallorca even though the island’s population is growing?

Mallorca’s overall population can rise while the number of young children falls because the growth is not coming from the same age groups. Many newcomers are retirees or working-age adults without children, while young couples may postpone having families because housing and living costs are high. Seasonal jobs and unstable contracts can also make family planning harder.

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