The Torrevieja Health Department has reported increased pressure on services during 2025, with the protected population rising to 225,705 people, up 4.7% on 2024. More than half of residents are foreign nationals and 28% are aged over 65, the highest proportion in the Valencian Community.

Primary care consultations exceeded 1.89 million, up 5.8%, while hospital outpatient visits rose to 252,033. Hospital emergency attendances climbed to 89,413, continuing a steady annual increase. Bed occupancy across the hospital’s 270 beds averaged more than 85%.

Despite higher demand, surgical activity fell by 15.5% to 9,393 operations. The report links the drop to a shortage of anaesthetists and the early end of a productivity programme. Average waiting times were longest in Urology, at 264 days, and Dermatology, at 243 days. The average wait for less urgent Priority 3 surgery rose to 70 days, although this remains below the regional average.

The annual budget reached €237.9 million, up 3.87%, with staff costs accounting for more than half. Investment increased to €4.13 million. Managers say priorities for 2026 include reducing waiting lists, recruiting anaesthetists and strengthening primary care.