While some—perhaps even most—might look on this kind of information as being sleep-inducing, there will be others who will find this interesting. And there is the possibility that it might even be useful for deciding what time of year to walk. Perhaps which route to pick. Click on the graphs to bring up full scale versions.

The first six graphs present data obtained from the website of the Oficina de Acogida de Peregrinos (Pilgrims' Welcome Office) and we update these from time to time. The last graph is based on American Pilgrims credential request records.

Compostelas issued by the Oficina de Acogida de Peregrinos,Totals 1986 through 2011.

Compostelas issued by the Oficina de Acogida de Peregrinos by month. 2006 through 2011. (1/23/12)

Compostelas issued by the Oficina de Acogida de Peregrinos by route for 2006 through 2011.

Compostelas issued by the Oficina de Acogida de Peregrinos by sex. 1991 through 2011.

Compostelas issued by the Oficina de Acogida de Peregrinos by age. 2007 through 2011. By raw numbers or percentages.

U.S. percentage of total Compostelas awarded by the Oficina de Acogida de Peregrinos. 2007 through 2011 by month.

American Pilgrims' credentials issued by departure month. 2007 through 2011. (1/23/12)