Palma: population and official figures
In depth
- Poverty and living standards in Palma: Police recorded 38,001 criminal offences in the municipality of Palma in 2025, up 6.9% on 2024 (35,537); that puts Palma 3rd of 15 major Spanish cities ranked from the biggest rise to the biggest fall.
What is the population of Palma?
Palma had 430,640 inhabitants (city proper) on 1 July 2023, according to an official estimate (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Palma rank among cities in Spain?
Of the 49 cities the UN table lists for Spain (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 9th largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Palma?
Women and girls made up 51.2% of residents (220,360 female, 210,280 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow much debt does Palma city council have?
Palma city council owed €122.1 million at the end of 2025, the 7th smallest debt of 15 major Spanish cities and 67% of all town hall debt in its province.
Source: Ministerio de Hacienda · saved copyWho runs Palma?
In Spain, cities and towns are run by autonomous communities: Elected parliament; president elected by parliament. Health, education, social services, planning; many make laws. Powers vary by statute of autonomy.
How local power works in Spain
Cities of a similar size in Spain
- Madrid 5,115,272
- Barcelona 3,767,382
- València 1,439,503
- Sevilla 881,124
- Bilbao 790,197
- Zaragoza 683,949
- Málaga 587,068
- Murcia 467,501
- Granada 408,869
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 380,863
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife 368,482
- Alicante/Alacant 350,598
- Pamplona/Iruña 339,972
- Córdoba 324,418
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- Ministerio del Interior: Balance de Criminalidad, cuarto trimestre 2025: infracciones penales registradas en comunidades, provincias, islas y municipios de más de 20.000 habitantes, enero a diciembre 2025, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6b3532029406…)
- Ministerio de Hacienda: Deuda viva de las Entidades Locales a 31/12/2025: ayuntamientos, diputaciones, consejos y cabildos insulares, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 831355e52dd9…)
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