The latest data from the Annual Agricultural Declaration (DUN) for 2025, published by the Ministry of Agriculture, highlights a highly aged sector in Lleida. A total of 43% of agricultural farm managers, amounting to 7,279 individuals, are of retirement age. In contrast, only 10.4%, or 1,767 individuals, are under 41 years old. This proportion means that for every young farmer or rancher, there are more than four owners nearing retirement.

The aging trend has intensified over the last decade. In 2015, those over 65 represented 37% of the total, a figure that has grown to 43% today. Regions such as Pla d'Urgell, Noguera, Garrigues, and Segrià show a more pronounced imbalance, with over half of farm managers exceeding retirement age and a young presence below 7%.

Despite this outlook, Pallars Sobirà and Vall d'Aran present a more favorable situation, with a higher number of young owners compared to those of retirement age. These figures underscore the importance of ensuring generational replacement for food sovereignty and combating rural depopulation, which is why agricultural organizations are calling for more aid and support measures.

Another notable phenomenon is the concentration of farms. While farms managed by individuals have decreased by 26.3% in ten years, from 23,009 to 16,955, those managed by legal entities have increased to 3,327. This dynamic suggests a progressive shift from family farms to larger corporate structures, with the average area of corporate farms being almost double that of individual farms (71.42 hectares versus 38.3 hectares).

Regarding gender parity, Lleida's farms continue to be predominantly led by men. Only 29% have a woman at the helm, a slight increase of one percentage point since 2015. Of these, only 6.1% are under 41 years old, while over 55% are of retirement age. Pallars Jussà is the region with the most women leading farms, with almost 35%, followed by Pla d'Urgell with 31.6%.