International Adoptions in Catalonia Fell by 37% in 2020
International adoptions in Catalonia experienced a sharp decline in 2020, falling by 37% compared to the previous year. The number of international adoption requests dropped from 236 in 2019 to just 148 in 2020, continuing a downward trend observed since 2015, when applications stood at 37823.
This significant decrease reflects broader changes in international adoption patterns, influenced by stricter regulations in countries of origin and improved child protection systems abroad, which have made international adoptions less frequent and more complex5. While international adoption numbers have dropped, domestic adoptions in Catalonia have seen a relative increase in recent years5.
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