The autonomous community of the Balearic Islands is comprised of four main islands – the largest and most populous of which is Mallorca, which had a population of over ******* inhabitants as of January 2025. Meanwhile, the second island on the list, Ibiza, was home to roughly ******* inhabitants. With its crystal-clear beaches, the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands attracts millions of domestic and international visitors each year. Which Balearic Island receives the most tourists? ******** received the lion's share of tourist arrivals in the Balearic Islands in 2022. That year, nearly ** percent of tourists in the Balearic Islands visited Mallorca, and this figure remained relatively consistent with the previous three years. The island is a particularly popular travel destination for Germans. In 2022, the number of German tourist arrivals in Mallorca was *** million. How many tourists visit Spain each year? Spain ranked ****** on the World Tourism Organization’s list of most visited countries in the world in 2023, with ** million foreigners having visited that year. The Mediterranean country is also one of Europe’s favorite holiday destinations. **************** and the ************** were some of the leading countries to visit Spain in 2023. That year, over ** million tourists came from the United Kingdom alone.

Spain Population: Balearic Islands data was reported at 1,128,139.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,115,999.000 Person for 2016. Spain Population: Balearic Islands data is updated yearly, averaging 1,072,844.000 Person from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,128,139.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 796,483.000 Person in 1997. Spain Population: Balearic Islands data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.G001: Population: at 1st of January.

As of July 2024, the total population of the Balearic Islands stood at **** million. The largest age group in the autonomous community were those between 45 and 49 years old, totaling *******. On the other hand, those older than 90 years amounted to only slightly over ******. Mallorca is the Balearic island with the largest population.

From 2023 to 2024, most of the Spanish autonomous communities had a population growth. The annual growth for Balearic Island was **** percent, while Extremadura had a negative population growth of minus **** percent.

Statistical studies referenced at years 2000, 2008/2010 and 2015 of the delimitations and quantification of the potential of housing and population in areas that are currently free of building in urban or projected urban soils, and which according to the current planning are destined to be built for residential purposes (and/or tourist purposes for the layers of the studies of the year 2000 and the studies of 2008/2010). The purpose is statistical and the delimitation as well as the calculation of population and housing potential of each soil is approximate.

This statistic presents the number of Muslims in the Balearic Islands in 2019, broken down by nationality. That year, there were almost ** thousand Muslims with Moroccan nationality, followed by Muslims with Spanish nationality, with figures that reached over ** thousand individuals.

This dataset comprises historical GDP and population data for regional entities in Belgium, Spain and the United Kingdom. Entities included: -For Belgium: Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia. -For Spain: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Balearic Islands, Basque Country, Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castile-la Mancha, Castile-Leon, Catalonia, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, Navarre, Valencia. -For the United Kingdom: England, London, Northern Ireland [since 1801], (Southern) Ireland [1801-1921], Scotland, Wales. Periods covered for GDP data: -For Belgium: 1846-2005. -For Spain: 1860-2015. -For the United Kingdom: 1707-2017. Periods covered for population data: -For Belgium: 1841-2017. -For Spain: 1860-2015. -For the United Kingdom: 1801-2017. Sources, acknowledgement and citation: The data have been compiled and/or calculated by the author based on different sources listed in the 'About'-section of the data sheet. When using the data, please cite the appropriate sources related to the part of the data you use, as well as the present dataset as referenced above. Latest version: 1.0 [24.05.2022].

Mallorca is a very popular travel destination among Germans: on top of the approximately *** million tourist arrivals from other Spanish regions, approximately **** million visits from the central European country were registered by the island in 2023. With a wide margin, residents of the United Kingdom were the second-largest international group to enjoy the sun on the Spanish destination. Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which constitute one of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities and are home to a population of over *** million people. Summer: the favorite season for tourism in the Balearics The Mediterranean spot is an attractive sunny retreat for many Europeans in search of some summer relaxation. In 2022, the Balearic Islands welcomed more than ** percent of its annual international inbound air passenger traffic between June and September, registering around *** million arrivals each month. International holidaymakers are key drivers of the tourism sector in the region: foreign tourists stayed on average *** days enjoying the islands’ great weather in 2022, a less than ***** percent decrease from the previous year. Similarly, the per capita daily expenditure of international travelers in the Balearic Islands decreased to *** euros in 2022. Tourism is key both for the Islands and for the country Tourism has grown to become one of the most important sectors not only for the Spanish community but for the entire country. After increasing steadily over the last years, the contribution of tourism to Spain’s GDP stood at approximately *** billion euros in 2022, being forecasted to reach over *** billion in 2023. This sector also boosted the Spanish employment market by experiencing a significant improvement in the number of people employed apart from the pandemic years.

人口：巴利阿里群岛在12-01-2017达1,128,139.000人，相较于12-01-2016的1,115,999.000人有所增长。人口：巴利阿里群岛数据按年更新，12-01-1997至12-01-2017期间平均值为1,072,844.000人，共21份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2017，达1,128,139.000人，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1997，为796,483.000人。CEIC提供的人口：巴利阿里群岛数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Instituto Nacional de Estadística，数据归类于Global Database的西班牙 – 表 ES.G001：人口：1月1日。

Field elm (Ulmus minor) is a riparian tree that grows in rare, small populations scattered along temporary watercourses in the Balearic Islands, nowadays mostly covered with Mediterranean vegetation. Agriculture and farming on the fertile land along the periodically flooded plains have reduced the elm populations to sparse tree lines along the creek beds. The presence of field elm in this very anthropic landscape has led some authors to consider it as an introduced species in the Balearics. However, pollen data suggest these elms may be the remains of larger populations experiencing continuous population shrinkage during the Holocene, and hence be native to the isles. In this paper, we apply genetic markers to assess whether field elm is or is not indigenous to the Balearic Islands. We compare the genetic variation in nine nuclear microsatellites of six Balearic populations (three in each of the largest islands, Majorca and Minorca) with that of three natural Iberian populations located in two regions, one geologically (Baetic mountains, SE Iberia) and another historically (Catalonia, NE Iberia) related to the islands. Principal coordinates analysis and Bayesian clustering methods reveal a strong genetic differentiation of the Balearic populations from the Iberian ones, and even among islands, which support their native origin. Genotypic variation in the islands is very low and clonal reproduction is very high compared with the mainland, as it is frequently observed in populations of clonal species where sexual reproduction is limited. We discuss the practical implications of these findings for the conservation of elm genetic resources of these findings.

In 2024, the number of international tourists visiting the Balearic Islands surpassed **********, with represents an increase of 6.2 percent versus the previous year. Comprised of four main islands and a combined population of around *********** people, this Spanish autonomous community is a popular holiday retreat for many Europeans. Sun and beach tourism The Balearic Islands are famous for their sunny weather and stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters and white sand. In recent years, the average stay of international overnight visitors has been around a week, while the average spending for the entire trip has stayed above ************ euros. Contribution of tourism to the Balearic economy In addition to the foreign visitors, this Spanish insular territory also receives more than *********** domestic tourist arrivals each year, except during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020. In that year, the contribution of the tourism sector to the Balearics’ gross domestic product (GDP) had fallen dramatically; and despite the growth of ********** in 2021, the share still did not reach the pre-pandemic level of more than **********. The region earned close to *********** euros from tourism in 2021.

Original provider: Enrico Pirotta, Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU)

Dataset credits: Luke Rendell and Enrico Pirotta, Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU)

Abstract: Sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus habitat preferences are still poorly understood in the Mediterranean, despite the population being classified as ‘Endangered’ by the IUCN. Techniques to make the best use of multiple data sources are important in improving this situation. This work provides a detailed evaluation of sperm whale distribution and habitat use around the Balearic Islands using a novel analytical framework that combines transect and follow data while accounting for any autocorrelation present. During dedicated research cruises (2003 to 2008), sperm whales were located by listening at regular intervals along a search track and subsequently followed acoustically. Sperm whales were encountered 56 times and followed for periods ranging from a few hours to 3 d. Logistic Generalized Additive Models were used to model the probability of whale presence across the study area as a function of environmental variables, and Generalized Estimating Equations were used to account for autocorrelation. The results suggest that sperm whales do not use the region uniformly and that topography plays a key role in shaping their distribution. Moreover, solitary individuals were found to use the habitat differently from groups. This segregation appeared to be driven by water temperature and might reflect different needs or intraspecific competition. By shedding light on sperm whale habitat preference in such a critical area, this study represents an important step towards the implementation of conservation measures for this population.

Purpose: In this study we develop a novel analytical framework that can make use of combined acoustic and tracking data and account for autocorrelation in such data. We use a multi-scale approach to investigate the pattern of sperm whale distribution around the Balearic archipelago, and the potential differences in habitat selection by single individuals versus groups.

Supplemental information: Exact numbers for the presence of groups were not available, so an abundance of "2" was used as a conservative estimate. The sequences of consecutive presence points do not represent new animals being encountered, but follows of the same animals.

Genetic connectivity and geographic fragmentation are two opposing mechanisms determining the population structure of species. While the first homogenizes the genetic background across populations the second one allows their differentiation. Therefore, knowledge of processes affecting dispersal of marine organisms is crucial to understand their genetic distribution patterns and for the effective management of their populations. In this study, we use genetic analyses of eleven microsatellites in combination with oceanographic satellite and dispersal simulation data to determine distribution patterns for Serranus cabrilla, a ubiquitous demersal broadcast spawner, in the Mediterranean Sea. Pairwise population FST values ranged between −0.003 and 0.135. Two genetically distinct clusters were identified, with a clear division located between the oceanographic discontinuities at the Ibiza Channel (IC) and the Almeria-Oran Front (AOF), revealing an admixed population in between. The Balearic Front (BF) also appeared to dictate population structure. Directional gene flow on the Spanish coast was observed as S. cabrilla dispersed from west to east over the AOF, from north to south on the IC and from south of the IC towards the Balearic Islands. Correlations between genetic and oceanographic data were highly significant. Seasonal changes in current patterns and the relationship between ocean circulation patterns and spawning season may also play an important role in population structure around oceanographic fronts.

Objectives. A non-invasive method for the early detection of Metabolic Syndrome (NIN-MetS) using only Waist to Height Ratio (WHtR) and Blood Pressure (BP) has recently been published, with fixed cut-off values for gender and age. The aim of this study was to validate this method in a large sample of Spanish workers. Design. A diagnostic test accuracy to assess the validity of the method was performed. Setting. Occupational Health Services. Participants. The studies were conducted in 2012-2016 on a sample of 60,799 workers from the Balearic Islands (Spain). Interventions. The NCEP-ATP III criteria were used as the gold standard. NIM-MetS has been devised using classification trees (the CHAID, Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection method). Main outcome measures. Anthropometric and biochemical variables to diagnose MetS. Sensitivity, specificity, validity index and Youden Index were determined to analyse the accuracy of the diagnostic test (NIM-MetS). Results. Regarding the validation of the method, sensitivity was 54.7%, specificity 94.9% and validity index 91.2%. The cut-off value for WHtR was 0.54, ranging from 0.51 (lower age group) to 0.56 (higher) in the age groups. Variables more closely associated with MetS were WHtR (AUC=0.85; 95% CI: 0.84-0.86) and Systolic Blood Pressure (AUC=0.79; 95% CI: 0.78-0.80). The final cut-off values for the non-invasive method were WHtR≥0.56 and BP≥128/80 mmHg, which includes four levels of MetS risk (very low, low, moderate and high). Conclusions. The analysed method has shown a high validity index (higher than 91%) for the early detection of MetS. It is a non-invasive method easy to apply and interpret in any health care setting. This method provides a scale of MetS risk which allows a more accurate detection and a more effective intervention.

This graph depicts the distribution of the most popular travel destinations for singles from Germany compared to the rest of the population in 2021. That year, *** percent of singles up to 49 years of age went to the Balearic Island, while *** percent went to Turkey.

Delimitació de les seccions censals de les Illes Balears establertes per l'INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística). Els Districtes i seccions són divisions d'un municipi realitzades per l'INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística), a proposta dels ajuntaments, de manera que cadascuna d'aquestes divisions tingui un semblant nombre de població i d'electors.(ES) Delimitación de las secciones censales de las Islas Baleares establecidas por el INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística). Los distritos y secciones son divisiones de un municipio realizadaspor el INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística), a propuesta de los ayuntamientos, de manera que cada una de estas divisiones tenga un parecido número de población y de electores.(EN)Delimitation of the census sections of the Balearic Islands established by the INE (National Institute of Statistics). This Dataset includes districts, sections, tourist zones and population centers from INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística). The districts and sections are divisions of a municipality made by the INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística), at the proposal of the municipalities, so that each of these divisions have a similar number of population and voters.

In 2023, approximately ** million international tourists visited the Canary Islands in Spain, which represents an increase of roughly ** percent versus the previous year. In *****, the record number of visitors in this Spanish archipelago was set in 2017.

Eight islands with lots of options for tourists

The Canary Islands, or the Canaries, are a group of islands off the Northwestern coast of Africa and one of Spain’s ** autonomous communities. The archipelago is made up of eight inhabited islands: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. Tenerife is most visited island, followed by Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, all popular vacation travel destinations, especially for European holidaymakers.

Main source markets

The Canaries are the third most visited Spanish region after the Balearic Islands and Catalonia. The UK and Germany are two key visitor markets for the islands. Along with France they make up the three leading international tourist markets visiting Spain. Spanish residents also commonly visit the islands for domestic trips (494520).

As with arrivals of international tourists, the visitor expenditure has increased significantly due to a rapid recovery from the coronavirus crisis. In 2022, foreign tourists who visited the Canary Islands spent more than they did in 2019.

In 2023, Andalusia, Catalonia, and Madrid were the autonomous communities with the highest number of deaths due to homicide in Spain, with 70, 68, and 33 deaths, respectively. These are also the most populated regions in the country and some of the ones most affected by crime. The number of deaths throughout Spain due to this type of aggression amounted to 309 that year, following a downward trend observed in recent years. Violent crime in Spain The country’s homicide rate has also seen a decrease, dropping from 0.9 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2010 to 0.7 homicides per 100,000 population in 2022. In fact, Spain is one of the safest countries in Europe in terms of violent crime. In comparison, Latvia, the country with the highest homicide rate in the region, reached a rate of four cases per 100,000 inhabitants that year. Crime in Spain The most common type of crime in Spain is by far theft, with approximately 670,000 cases reported in 2023. Computer fraud and damage follow, with around 430,000 and 210,000 cases. Among the communities with the highest crime rate in the country are some urban regions and popular tourist destinations such as the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, and the Community of Madrid, while more rural regions tend to be less affected by crime.