The 2025 Spanish Health Survey, released by the on Tuesday, reveals that 66.2% of people aged 15 and over now report a chronic health problem. This figure marks a significant increase from the 57.7% recorded in the 2023 report.
Data shows 54.4% of adults are overweight or obese, with adult obesity rising to 17.2%. While 68.3% of Spaniards view their health positively, this is a 5.8 point drop from 2023. Notably, 73.6% of men report good health, compared to just 63.1% of women.
Healthcare demand has surged, with visits rising to 32.1% from 23%. Although daily smoking fell to 15.4%, for those over 65 dropped to 64%. Chronic conditions like hypertension and high cholesterol now affect over 20%.