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Ane, Laia and June are the most common names in girls; Oihan, Martin and Markel, in boys
Ane has been the favorite of parents in the Basque Autonomous Community since 1998, taking into account triennium data. In the case of boys, the name Oihan has gone from fourth to first place.
Basque families have spent more than ever on hospitality, 4,207 euros
The average household expenditure in the Basque Country remained stable in 2024, but leisure and restaurants continue to gain weight over food, transport and education.
More tourists in July in hotels in the Basque Country and more overnight stays
The increase is due to the influx of foreign visitors, with a decrease in arrivals from the Spanish State in July of this year. On the other hand, in the first seven months of 2025, entries have increased by 4.0% and overnight stays by 4.8%.
The average age of the deceased in the Basque Country is 81.7 years
The total number of deaths in 2024 was 22,392, 0.4% more than the previous year, according to the latest data published by the Basque Institute of Statistics, Eustat.
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