In Spain during the first quarter, there were 11,072 eviction procedures. The figure shows a modest 1 percent increase compared with the same period in the previous year, based on data released this Monday by the General Council for the Judiciary (CGPJ).
Of these, two thirds are tied to urban rental law. Specifically, 7,625 cases, or 68.9 percent, stem from procedures related to the urban leasing framework, while 2,755 cases, about 24.9 percent, arise from liens. The remaining 692 cases were attributed to other causes.
Discharges resulting from execution rose by 8.1 percent compared with the first quarter of 2021. Discharges linked to the Urban Leasing Law increased by 3.1 percent, and discharges from other reasons grew by 25.6 percent.
Catalonia leads the regional breakdown
Catalonia accounted for 21.8 percent of the total with 2,410 launches in the first quarter, making it the autonomous community with the highest number of evictions. The Community of Valencia followed with 1,863 procedures; Andalusia reported 1,858 and Madrid 1,005.
When looking at evictions due to nonpayment of rent, Catalonia again tops the list with 1,702 cases, representing 22.3 percent of the total in that category. Andalusia recorded 1,224; the Community of Valencia 1,054; and Madrid 869. For evictions arising from liens, the Valencian Community led with 741, followed by Andalusia with 508; Catalonia 435; and Murcia 192.
From January to March, 6,410 foreclosures opened, marking a 12 percent decline from the first quarter of 2021. Andalusia registered the highest share of procedures with 1,431 cases, accounting for 22.3 percent of the total. Catalonia followed with 1,251; the Community of Valencia with 1,042; and Madrid with 741.
In its note, the CGPJ highlighted that the Valencian Community stood out with a rate of 20.5 foreclosures per 100,000 inhabitants. Murcia reached 19 points, and Andalusia 16.5 points, underscoring regional variation in foreclosure activity.
These figures reflect a careful, quarterly snapshot of eviction activity across Spain, illustrating how regional dynamics influence the balance between rental disputes and liens, and how evolving lending and leasing conditions can shape judicial workloads. The CGPJ data provide authorities and the public with a clearer view of trends in housing enforcement for the period analyzed, helping policymakers and practitioners assess the impact of legal frameworks on eviction procedures. [Source: CGPJ data release, 2024 update]