Demographic trends show varying birth and death rates in Spanish provinces

Demographic data for August 2026 reveals contrasting population trends across different Spanish provinces. In Zaragoza, the province recorded 564 births and 779 deaths, resulting in a monthly vegetative balance loss of 215 inhabitants. Despite the negative balance, mortality rates in Zaragoza showed a contraction, with deaths decreasing compared to July.

In contrast, the province of Jaén reported a significant increase in births. Jaén recorded 390 births in August, contributing to a year-to-date total of 2,755 births, which represents a 5.39% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Additionally, deaths in Jaén fell by 4.82% during the first eight months of 2026.

Across the wider Andalusia region, births grew by 1.11% in the first eight months of the year, totaling 39,745. Data indicates that the majority of births in Andalusia are attributed to mothers between the ages of 30 and 39.