Of the 382 people counted, it was possible to determine the sex of 320. The overwhelming majority were men: 285, or 89%, compared with 35 women, who accounted for 11%. This information could not be determined in the other 62 cases. The distribution between men and women has barely changed from previous counts, despite the significant increase in the total number of people living on the streets.
Nationality reveals another of the main characteristics of this profile. Of the 251 people who provided this information, 173 were foreign nationals and 78 were Spanish, meaning that approximately seven out of ten people whose nationality was known came from other countries. Another 131 people, or 34% of the total counted that night, did not disclose their nationality.
THE MAGHREB IS THE MAIN REGION OF ORIGIN
Among the foreign nationals identified, the Maghreb accounted for the largest number, with 102 people, or 40% of those who disclosed their nationality. It was followed by sub-Saharan Africa, with 36 people, while another 24 came from the rest of Europe and seven from Latin American countries.
By country, Algeria topped the list with 60 people, followed by Morocco with 42. Further down came Romania, with 16 people; Mali, with ten; Ghana and Senegal, with six each; Nigeria, with five; Guinea, with four; and Ukraine, with three. People from Ivory Coast and Portugal were also identified, along with others from countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The profile therefore remains relatively stable compared with previous counts, but against a reality that has grown sharply. Zaragoza has gone from counting 166 homeless people in 2023 to 382 today, an increase of 216 in just three years. Compared with the previous count, when 266 people were located, the increase is 116.
