In Málaga, the dependency care system in Andalusia has recorded a total of 362,480 people served and 571,719 benefits as of September 2026. This data has been published by the Institute of Older People and Social Services (IMSERSO).
Compared to August, the system has seen an increase of 2,642 people served and 5,196 benefits. Since 2018, there has been a growth of 70.7% in the number of people served and 104.7% in benefits.
Reduction in waiting time
Regarding waiting time, according to IMSERSO data, the average time to access the system is 402 days, which represents a decrease of 11 days compared to August. This is the shortest waiting period recorded in Andalusia in the last 16 years.
Furthermore, over the last year, the waiting time to access the system has decreased by more than five months.
Priority in dependency care
Care for people in a situation of dependency is a priority for the Junta de Andalucía, with the aim of responding to their support needs and promoting their personal autonomy and quality of life.
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