Health in Andalusia, Spain: official figures
Life expectancy at birth was 82.9 years in 2024 (84 for Spain); 17th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
How much does Andalusia spend on health?
Andalusia budgets €15.99 billion for health in 2026, 34.4% of its spending (5th highest of 17 shares; average 31.4%), 6.0% more than in 2025.
Source: Ministerio de Hacienda · saved copyHow many people are on the surgery waiting list in Andalusia?
199,950 patients were waiting for planned surgery in the public health service of Andalusia on 31 December 2025, 23.4% of Spain's 853,740; that is 23.5 per 1,000 residents, a rate that ranks 4th highest of 19 health services.
Source: Ministerio de Sanidad · saved copyHow long is the waiting list for an operation in Andalusia?
The average wait for surgery in Andalusia was 173 days at the end of 2025 (the longest of 19), and 32.2% of patients on the list had been waiting more than six months.
Source: Ministerio de Sanidad · saved copyHow long is the wait for knee or hip surgery in Andalusia?
Patients waiting for orthopaedic and trauma surgery in Andalusia had waited 187 days on average on 31 December 2025.
Source: Ministerio de Sanidad · saved copyHow long do you wait to see a specialist in Andalusia?
For a first appointment with a hospital specialist, 852,889 people were waiting in Andalusia at the end of 2025 (100.3 per 1,000 residents), with an average wait of 136 days, 4th longest of 19.
Source: Ministerio de Sanidad · saved copyWhat percentage of patients in Andalusia wait more than 60 days for a specialist?
In Andalusia, 57.1% of patients waiting for a first specialist consultation on 31 December 2025 had been waiting more than 60 days (9th lowest of 19).
Source: Ministerio de Sanidad · saved copyWhat is the death rate in Andalusia?
The age-standardised death rate from all causes was 971.7 per 100,000 people in 2021, against 828.8 for Spain as a whole and 1,073.4 across the EU; 3rd highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. Age-standardised rates allow fair comparison between places with older and younger populations.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of cancer in Andalusia?
The age-standardised cancer death rate was 217.3 per 100,000 in 2023, compared with 210.0 nationally and 233.1 in the EU; 4th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 227.7.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of heart disease in Andalusia?
Heart and circulatory diseases caused 243.0 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), compared with 200.2 nationally and 312.9 in the EU; 4th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 332.6.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of respiratory disease in Andalusia?
Respiratory diseases caused 92.1 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), compared with 81.4 nationally and 75.2 in the EU; 5th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 119.6.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the suicide rate in Andalusia?
The age-standardised suicide rate was 9.1 per 100,000 in 2023, compared with 8.0 nationally and 10.4 in the EU; 5th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 8.4.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die in accidents in Andalusia?
Accidents, injuries, violence and other external causes killed 31.8 per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), compared with 32.9 nationally and 49.4 in the EU; 7th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2015 it was 28.8.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Andalusia?
The infant mortality rate was 3.5 per 1,000 live births in 2024 (Spain: 3.0; EU: 3.5); 6th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 3.4.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many hospital beds does Andalusia have?
There were 217 hospital beds per 100,000 people in 2024 (Spain: 283); 3rd lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Andalusia?
Andalusia had 360 physicians for every 100,000 residents in 2024 (Spain: 464); 3rd lowest of 18 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people go to hospital in Andalusia?
Hospitals discharged 7,290 in-patients per 100,000 people in 2021, against 8,983 for Spain as a whole; 4th lowest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2012 it was 8,082.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyCan people in Andalusia get medical care?
2.1% of people said they could not get a medical examination they needed in 2025 because it was too expensive, too far or the waiting list was too long (Spain: 1.6%); 5th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die on the roads in Andalusia?
There were 41 road deaths per million people in 2024 (Spain: 36); 10th highest of 19 autonomous communities in Spain. In 2014 it was 34.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is life expectancy for men and women in Andalusia?
Women in Andalusia could expect to live to 85.5 and men to 80.2 at 2024 death rates, a gap of 5.3 years.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow long do people live after 65 in Andalusia?
People who reached 65 could expect 21.0 more years of life in 2024 (Spain: 21.9).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Andalusia compares with other autonomous communities
Health spending, share of the 2026 regional budget (2026)
Andalusia ranks 5 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Health spending, share of the 2026 regional budget |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Canary Islands | 36.6% |
| 3 | Castilla y León | 35.7% |
| 4 | Galicia | 34.5% |
| 5 | Andalusia | 34.4% |
| 6 | Aragón | 34.0% |
| 7 | Castilla-La Mancha | 33.7% |
| 8 | Madrid | 33.0% |
Average wait for planned surgery, 31 Dec 2025 (days) (2025)
Andalusia ranks 1 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average wait for planned surgery, 31 Dec 2025 (days) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andalusia | 173 days |
| 2 | Catalonia | 142 days |
| 3 | Cantabria | 137 days |
| 4 | Extremadura | 135 days |
| 5 | Aragón | 132 days |
| 6 | Castilla-La Mancha | 117 days |
| 7 | Canary Islands | 106 days |
Surgical patients waiting over six months, 31 Dec 2025 (2025)
Andalusia ranks 1 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Surgical patients waiting over six months, 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andalusia | 32.2% |
| 2 | Catalonia | 32.0% |
| 3 | Cantabria | 26.2% |
| 4 | Extremadura | 23.1% |
| 5 | Balearic Islands | 22.4% |
| 6 | Aragón | 21.7% |
| 7 | Murcia | 19.3% |
Patients waiting for surgery per 1,000 residents, 31 Dec 2025 (2025)
Andalusia ranks 4 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Patients waiting for surgery per 1,000 residents, 31 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cantabria | 24.9 |
| 2 | Catalonia | 24.8 |
| 3 | La Rioja | 23.8 |
| 4 | Andalusia | 23.5 |
| 5 | Asturias | 22.1 |
| 6 | Extremadura | 22.0 |
| 7 | Murcia | 21.5 |
Average wait for a first specialist appointment, 31 Dec 2025 (days) (2025)
Andalusia ranks 4 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average wait for a first specialist appointment, 31 Dec 2025 (days) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canary Islands | 162 days |
| 2 | Navarre | 152 days |
| 3 | Aragón | 138 days |
| 4 | Andalusia | 136 days |
| 5 | Catalonia | 120 days |
| 6 | Extremadura | 112 days |
| 7 | Asturias | 103 days |
Deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised, all causes) (2021)
Andalusia ranks 3 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised, all causes) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 1,132.8 |
| 2 | Ciudad de Melilla | 1,061.9 |
| 3 | Andalusia | 971.7 |
| 4 | Murcia | 932.3 |
| 5 | Extremadura | 925.4 |
| 6 | Valencian Community | 900.4 |
| 7 | Asturias | 848.3 |
Cancer deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Andalusia ranks 4 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Cancer deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aragón | 226.3 |
| 2 | Asturias | 224.2 |
| 3 | Balearic Islands | 220.0 |
| 4 | Andalusia | 217.3 |
| 5 | Basque Country | 216.4 |
| 6 | Cantabria | 215.7 |
| 7 | Galicia | 214.8 |
Heart and circulatory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Andalusia ranks 4 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Heart and circulatory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 306.7 |
| 2 | Murcia | 248.6 |
| 3 | Ciudad de Melilla | 245.0 |
| 4 | Andalusia | 243.0 |
| 5 | Canary Islands | 232.8 |
| 6 | Valencian Community | 228.8 |
| 7 | Aragón | 222.3 |
Respiratory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Andalusia ranks 5 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Respiratory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Canary Islands | 108.9 |
| 3 | Ciudad de Melilla | 104.7 |
| 4 | Extremadura | 92.8 |
| 5 | Andalusia | 92.1 |
| 6 | Castilla-La Mancha | 91.5 |
| 7 | Madrid | 88.8 |
| 8 | Murcia | 84.0 |
Suicides per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Andalusia ranks 5 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Suicides per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Galicia | 10.1 |
| 3 | Canary Islands | 10.0 |
| 4 | Navarre | 9.2 |
| 5 | Andalusia | 9.1 |
| 6 | La Rioja | 8.6 |
| 7 | Valencian Community | 8.4 |
| 8 | Catalonia | 7.6 |
Deaths from accidents, injury and violence per 100,000 (2023)
Andalusia ranks 13 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Deaths from accidents, injury and violence per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Balearic Islands | 33.5 |
| 11 | Extremadura | 33.4 |
| 12 | Valencian Community | 32.6 |
| 13 | Andalusia | 31.8 |
| 14 | Ciudad de Melilla | 30.8 |
| 15 | Basque Country | 27.8 |
| 16 | Murcia | 27.4 |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (2024)
Andalusia ranks 6 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cantabria | 4.0 |
| 4 | Extremadura | 3.8 |
| 5 | Ciudad de Melilla | 3.8 |
| 6 | Andalusia | 3.5 |
| 7 | Valencian Community | 3.4 |
| 8 | Murcia | 3.4 |
| 9 | Canary Islands | 3.1 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2024)
Andalusia ranks 17 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Balearic Islands | 277 |
| 14 | Madrid | 253 |
| 15 | Castilla-La Mancha | 236 |
| 16 | Valencian Community | 219 |
| 17 | Andalusia | 217 |
| 18 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 197 |
| 19 | Ciudad de Melilla | 193 |
Doctors per 100,000 people (2024)
Andalusia ranks 16 of 18, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Castilla y León | 443 |
| 13 | Valencian Community | 438 |
| 14 | Balearic Islands | 419 |
| 15 | Galicia | 389 |
| 16 | Andalusia | 360 |
| 17 | La Rioja | 359 |
| 18 | Castilla-La Mancha | 328 |
Hospital in-patient discharges per 100,000 (2021)
Andalusia ranks 16 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Hospital in-patient discharges per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Valencian Community | 8,854 |
| 14 | Madrid | 8,782 |
| 15 | Castilla-La Mancha | 8,064 |
| 16 | Andalusia | 7,290 |
| 17 | Ciudad de Ceuta | 6,820 |
| 18 | Canary Islands | 6,782 |
| 19 | Ciudad de Melilla | 6,408 |
Unmet need for medical care (cost, distance or waiting list) (2025)
Andalusia ranks 5 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unmet need for medical care (cost, distance or waiting list) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | La Rioja | 3.0% |
| 3 | Galicia | 2.4% |
| 4 | Aragón | 2.2% |
| 5 | Andalusia | 2.1% |
| 6 | Castilla y León | 2.0% |
| 7 | Navarre | 2.0% |
| 8 | Valencian Community | 1.8% |
Road deaths per million people (2024)
Andalusia ranks 10 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Road deaths per million people |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Asturias | 43 |
| 8 | La Rioja | 43 |
| 9 | Extremadura | 42 |
| 10 | Andalusia | 41 |
| 11 | Navarre | 39 |
| 12 | Catalonia | 32 |
| 13 | Cantabria | 32 |
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