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Five Municipalities Lose Residents – Who Gets Left Behind?

Why Some Mallorca Villages Are Losing Residents

Mallorca is growing overall, but some villages are shrinking because of housing pressure, weak transport and fewer local services.

Published: April 22, 2026
Five Municipalities Lose Residents – Who Gets Left Behind?

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Why are some Mallorca villages losing residents while the island as a whole is growing?

Some smaller municipalities are shrinking because housing is limited, prices are high, and day-to-day life is harder than in Palma. In places like Sant Llorenç des Cardassar or Banyalbufar, the loss of family housing, weaker transport, and fewer services can make it difficult for younger residents to stay.

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