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Spain Reports Fewer Workplace Fatalities in Q1 2025 but Regional and Commuting Risks Persist

Provisional data shows a 4.1% drop in national worker deaths, with Galicia facing record accident rates and commuting fatalities rising by 10.7%.

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Overview

  • Spain recorded 162 workplace fatalities in Q1 2025, a 4.1% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, according to provisional labor ministry data.
  • Workplace deaths dropped 7.1% to 131, but commuting fatalities rose 10.7%, highlighting increased risks during travel to and from work.
  • Galicia experienced a 2.7% rise in workplace accidents, averaging 79 daily injuries—the highest for a first quarter in five years—with 16 fatalities reported.
  • Murcia maintained stable fatality numbers with 10 worker deaths, including six during work hours and four commuting-related incidents.
  • Labor unions and industry groups are calling for stronger legislative measures, enhanced labor inspections, and stricter penalties to address regional disparities and improve safety standards.