In the province of Girona, 6,684 people died during 2025 according to the provisional estimates of the National Institute of Statistics. This figure represents a decrease of 0.7% compared to the previous year and stands as the lowest since 2019, when 6,482 deaths were registered.
Sustained decline after the impact of the pandemic
The number of deaths in Girona has shown a downward trend since the peak reached in 2020, the year in which the first wave of the covid-19 pandemic raised the figure to 7,210 deaths. In 2021, 6,879 deaths were recorded and in 2022, 6,999, with a specific rebound during the months of June and July due to high temperatures.
The 2025 figure confirms the stabilization of mortality in the province after the most critical years of the health emergency. The decrease compared to 2024 consolidates the downward trend initiated after the most acute period of the pandemic.
State comparison and variations by communities
Across Spain, estimates for 2025 point to 446,982 deaths, which represents an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year. By autonomous communities, the largest relative increases have occurred in Ceuta, Melilla and Canarias, with increases of 16.5%, 15.2% and 5.9% respectively. On the contrary, La Rioja has registered the largest decrease, with a -3.7%.
The analysis by age and sex groups reveals that the largest relative decrease in deaths has occurred in children under four years of age, with a -12.9% compared to 2024. In contrast, the largest increase has been observed in boys aged five to 29, with a 6.6%.
Cancer, first cause of mortality in Spain
According to the most recent data available, cancer remains the leading cause of death in Spain, ahead of circulatory diseases. This trend has remained stable in recent years, according to official records.
In Girona, the evolution of mortality during recent years reflects the influence of health and environmental factors, as well as the progressive recovery after the pandemic. The monitoring of these figures allows health authorities to adjust their prevention and care strategies in the province.