# Demographic trends in Galicia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-trends-in-galicia
> Updated: 2026-08-19T11:22:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Demographic trends in Galicia, Spain, show both shifts in birth rates and patterns of newborn abandonment. Data from the Xunta indicates that newborn abandonment for adoption has remained relatively stable in the region, with an average of 15 cases per year since 2009. The highest concentrations of these cases are found in A Coruña and Pontevedra.

More recent data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) highlights a broader decline in regional birth rates. During the first half of 2026, Galicia recorded 6,355 births, a 3.68% decrease from the previous year. The province of Ourense reported its lowest number of births since 2013, contributing to a regional trend where deaths also decreased by 1.49% during the same period.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Galicia birth rates decline as Ourense hits record lows

Birth rates in Galicia fell by 3.68% in the first half of 2026, with Ourense recording its lowest number of births since 2013.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-birth-rates-decline-as-ourense-hits-record-lows

### 2026-08-08: Galicia reports average of 15 newborn abandonments for adoption annually

In Galicia, Spain, an average of 15 women per year relinquish their newborns for adoption, with the process maintaining statistical stability since 2009.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-reports-average-of-15-newborn-abandonments-for-adoption-annually

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Cite as: Demographic trends in Galicia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-trends-in-galicia