Overview

• In 2024, 49.4% of all reported missing persons in Spain were minors, with runaway cases accounting for 57.6% of disappearances.
• Fundación ANAR handled 4,383 help requests for 1,171 missing children, marking a 91.4% increase in cases over the past five years.
• Adolescent girls represented 59.3% of missing minors, with 36.2% coming from single-parent households, underscoring demographic vulnerabilities.
• Key factors contributing to disappearances include gender-based violence (12.2%), addictions (11.5%), and psychological or physical maltreatment (20.9%).
• Mental health issues such as anxiety, fear, and suicidal behavior affected 63.3% of cases, with ANAR coordinating emergency interventions in severe situations.