Balearic Islands: two heat deaths as Spain hits 5,807

Balearic Islands, Spain: an estimated two heat-related deaths occur on the islands as Spain records 5,807 between 15 May and 30 September 2026. The national figure is the highest for a summer in the past decade. Both figures come from MoMo, the daily mortality monitoring system run by the Carlos III Health Institute.

Spain’s estimate has risen sharply. MoMo put heat-related deaths at 3,832 over the same dates in 2025 and 2,042 in 2024. This year’s figure is 51.6% higher than last year’s and 184.4% higher than in 2024. August accounts for the largest share, with 2,162 estimated deaths, followed by July with 2,026.

Older people bear most of the toll: 97% of the estimated deaths involve people aged 65 or over, and 62% involve those over 85. Women account for 60%. The highest heat-related death rates are in the north and north-east of mainland Spain. The Balearic figure covers the islands together; it does not give a separate count for Mallorca.

The institute points to an exceptional climate backdrop, including heatwaves, persistent drought, major forest fires and an intense marine heatwave in the western Mediterranean. It calls for continued monitoring and stronger measures to protect people from extreme heat.

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com