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How many elderly people in Spain?
Spain has one of Europe's highest proportions of people over 80, with around 6% of its population in this age group. This demographic trend means that issues like housing insecurity for the elderly, as highlighted by Maricarmen's case, affect a significant and growing part of Spanish society.
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