# Demographic changes in Ourense

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-changes-in-ourense
> Updated: 2026-08-22T05:00:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The province of Ourense is experiencing significant demographic shifts. Data from April 2026 indicates a historic rise in the foreign-born population, which reached over 53,000 residents, or approximately 17% of the province’s inhabitants. This growth is largely driven by increasing communities from Cuba, Peru, and Colombia, while the Venezuelan community remains the largest foreign group. Local officials view the arrival of younger families as a method to combat regional aging and population decline.

Simultaneously, internal movement within the region shows a decline in the child population within the Ourense city center. Since the beginning of the century, the number of children under ten in the city has dropped from 8,154 to 6,752, a trend attributed to high housing costs and a preference for open spaces. Conversely, the surrounding metropolitan municipalities are seeing rapid growth in their minor populations due to more affordable housing and employment opportunities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Ourense city loses child population to growing metropolitan area

Ourense's city center is losing its child population due to housing costs, while surrounding metropolitan areas like San Cibrao das Viñas are seeing rapid growth in families.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ourense-city-loses-child-population-to-growing-metropolitan-area

### 2026-07-27: Ourense records historic rise in foreign‑born population

Ourense province hit a record 53,000 foreign‑born residents (17 % of population) as Cuban, Peruvian and Colombian communities surge, offsetting ageing demographics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ourense-records-historic-rise-in-foreignborn-population

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