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When villages shrink: Five Mallorcan municipalities in decline

Why Mallorca’s Growth Does Not Reach Every Municipality

Mallorca is still growing, but housing and services are unevenly distributed across the island.

Published: April 22, 2026
When villages shrink: Five Mallorcan municipalities in decline

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Why does Mallorca’s population growth not help every municipality equally?

Population growth on the island is uneven, so new residents and investment do not reach every area in the same way. Some municipalities gain residents while others lose them because housing, services and mobility are more attractive in better connected places.

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