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4mo ago

Spain Reports First Decline in Gender-Based Violence Cases Since Pandemic

New statistics show a 5.2% drop in complaints for 2024, though victimization rates remain high and regional disparities persist.

Una concentración en contra de la violencia machista.
Una mujer sujeta una pancarta contra la violencia de género.
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Overview

  • In 2024, gender-based violence complaints in Spain fell by 5.2% to 34,684 cases, marking the first decline since the pandemic.
  • Despite the decrease, 2024 still recorded the second-highest number of victims in history, with a rate of 1.6 victims per 1,000 women aged 14 and over.
  • Nearly half of both victims and accused individuals were aged 30 to 44, highlighting a significant demographic concentration.
  • Courts issued protection measures for 1,758 minors impacted by gender-based violence, reflecting increased attention to child-focused violence.
  • Regional disparities remain stark, with Melilla, Ceuta, La Rioja, Cantabria, and Canarias exceeding the national average incidence rate, while País Vasco, Catalunya, and Galicia reported lower rates.