Overview
- In Andalusia, the CGyEA’s annual report confirms 81 assisted deaths since the law took effect in 2022, including 28 in 2024, with a cumulative 209 requests through the end of 2024.
- The share of processed files resulting in a provision of aid to die fell in Andalusia from 60% in 2023 to 56% in 2024, signaling a slight decline in completed cases.
- Andalusia recorded 22 files in 2024 that never began verification, with 13 patients dying before review, four withdrawals, and four cases with no appeal after an unfavorable responsible‑physician report.
- Clinical profiles in Andalusia shifted as oncological cases grew to 32% in 2024 while neurological conditions remained most prevalent at 42%, with a higher number of male cases than female.
- Asturias reports faster processing at an average of 46 days versus a 67‑day national benchmark for 2023, with 35 petitions in 2024 (nine authorized, six carried out) and ongoing complaints about bureaucratic and information gaps from advocates.