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Living in Los Barrios

In Los Barrios, the statutory reference rent is €5.60 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 7.4% (2026).

The unemployment rate was 7.44% in June 2026. For Los Barrios, the foreign population was 1,222 at the start of 2024. At the start of 2025, Los Barrios had a population of 24,449.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population24,449people1 Jan 2025Official source · Los Barrios - official stats
Median gross salary (region)1,796EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
Average net rent5.6EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 — 10% aboveOfficial source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Unemployment rate7.44%country median 4.4% — 69% aboveIndependent source · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026
Recorded crime5,393incidents per 100,000country median 4,281 — 26% aboveOfficial source · MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.
PM2.5, annual mean8µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station COLEGIO (S1))

Higher unemployment than 89% of Spanish cities that publish it, more recorded crime than 77% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 70% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Los Barrios?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in SpainNational rates and thresholds that apply in Los Barrios.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Los Barrios?

Average net cold rent is 5.6 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 5.6 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es3
What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Los Barrios recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€20
Mobile plan, 10 GB€12
Net rent across major citiesLos Barrios highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Los Barrios highlighted

net rent, € / m² / month

Madrid€14.00
Barcelona€13.70
Bilbao€11.50
Palma€9.80
Murcia€5.80
Los Barrios€5.60
Show the other 6 cities
Málaga€9.60
Seville€9.20
Valencia€8.20
Zaragoza€7.70
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria€7.30
Alicante€7.10
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited20 EUR/month30 Sept 2026DIGI 300 Mbps fibre5Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB12 EUR/month30 Sept 2026DIGI 100GB mobile plan4Official · national market
Dwellings10,707 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Main residence dwellings8,385 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings2,325 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.6 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es3Official

Is Los Barrios a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%
Student59%strong on cost, weak on education · range 49–69%
Family49%strong on family, weak on education · range 40–58%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 44–66%

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 336 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.6 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Los Barrios?

The unemployment rate is about 7.4 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.44 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202626
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Los Barrios is 7.4%. Of 1,361 cities with data, 844 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability91.6 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202519Official
People in employment8,547 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)10Official · regional context
Unemployment rate7.44 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202626Independent

What does a salary buy in Los Barrios?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €1,796 (Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,095of €1,463 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions.€1,463
Rent, 60 m²€5.60/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31− €336
Internet€20 · official · DIGI 300 Mbps fibre · 2026-09-30− €20
Mobile plan€12 · official · DIGI 100GB mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €12
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,095
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Los Barrios Salary needed to live in Los Barrios

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Los Barrios. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — Public employment service

Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)

Job SearchUnemployment ClaimTraining
Search jobs
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Los Barrios. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Los Barrios?

Police recorded about 5,393 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.15

Recorded crime across major citiesLos Barrios highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Los Barrios highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Pamplona7,766
Alicante7,419
Murcia5,289
Córdoba5,095
Melilla5,090
Vitoria-Gasteiz4,916
Cartagena4,578
Castellón de la Plana4,251
Elche4,043
Lorca3,706
Logroño3,690
Burgos3,628
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents5,393 incidents per 100,000country median 4,28131 Dec 2024MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.15Official

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was GIB, 13.3 km away, with 5 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 91.6% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport5 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat17Official
Nearest airportGIB13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv18Official
Distance to nearest airport13.3 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Los Barrios. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas — public language education network — State Language Course

Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports / autonomous education authorities

For adult language learners, residents.

In Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Los Barrios.

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Los Barrios?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station COLEGIO (S1))8

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in SpainAnnual PM2.5 in Los Barrios is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 269 cities with data, 57 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station COLEGIO (S1))6Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean20 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station COLEGIO (S1))7Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station COLEGIO (S1))8Official · nearest-station reading

Population and city profile

How many people live in Los Barrios?

The published population was 24,449 people in January 2025. Source: Los Barrios - official stats1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area330.7 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es20Official
Foreign residents1,222 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.16Official
Female residents12,082 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)11Official
Male residents12,137 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)11Official
Population24,449 people1 Jan 2025Los Barrios - official stats1Official

International community in Los Barrios

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL24,164100.0%
Spain22,51393.2%
Africa4501.9%
European Union (without Spain)3501.4%
Rent of Europe3011.2%
South America2761.1%
Asia1420.6%
Central America and Caribbean980.4%
North America280.1%
Oceania60.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Citizenship

Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL24,164100.0%
Spanish23,07695.5%
Rent of Europe2701.1%
Africa2631.1%
European Union (without Spain)2331.0%
Asia1350.6%
South America1190.5%
Central America and Caribbean420.2%
North America260.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households8,382 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Labour force11,577 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain14Official
Private clinic availabletrue31 Dec 2025Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales 20252Official

Alternatives for people set on Los Barrios

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Algeciras as a Los Barrios alternative in the same region

7 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 126,589 Algeciras vs 24,449 Los Barrios+418%
  • Rent: €6.20/m² Algeciras vs €5.60/m² Los Barrios+11%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,419 Algeciras vs 5,393 Los Barrios−18%
  • Nearest airport: 9.7 km Algeciras vs 13.3 km Los Barrios−27%
  • Median gross pay, region: €1,796 Algeciras vs €1,796 Los Barriossame level
Full comparisonMore about Algeciras

Siero as a Los Barrios alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 802 km, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 35.7 km Siero vs 13.3 km Los Barrios+168%
  • Unemployment: 4.4% Siero vs 7.4% Los Barrios−41%
  • Residents: 53,049 Siero vs 24,449 Los Barrios+117%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,763 Siero vs 5,393 Los Barrios−30%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,016 Siero vs €1,796 Los Barrios+12%
  • Rent: €5.50/m² Siero vs €5.60/m² Los Barriossame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³ Siero vs 8.0 µg/m³ Los Barriossame level
Full comparisonMore about Siero

Cities near Los Barrios

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Algeciras Commuting Zone · 7.1 km away
Rent
6.2 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
San Roque 10.2 km away
Rent
7.3 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Tarifa 21.3 km away
Rent
8.1 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31

Alternative cities in Spain

Other cities in Spain to compare with Los Barrios, nearest in population first.

All Spain cities
Martos24,462 residentsIbi24,500 residentsPalafrugell24,543 residentsMairena del Alcor24,339 residentsPilar de la Horadada24,316 residentsAltea24,592 residents

How does Los Barrios compare?

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Los Barrios under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

School for children who move here. School is compulsory from age 6 to 16. Newly arrived pupils get support in the school language: Regional reception programmes (aulas de enlace Madrid / aules d acollida Catalonia etc). How to enrol a child (educacionfpydeportes.gob.es).

A country-wide rule for Spain; Los Barrios's school authority applies it locally.

Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.

Is Los Barrios part of Algeciras?

Los Barrios is in the published commuting zone of Algeciras; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Algeciras city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source9

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Los Barrios?

The published population was 24,449 people in January 2025. Source: Los Barrios - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Los Barrios?

Average net cold rent is 5.6 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 392 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Los Barrios?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station COLEGIO (S1)).

How safe is Los Barrios?

Police recorded about 5,393 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator..

What is the unemployment rate in Los Barrios?

The unemployment rate is about 7.4 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Los Barrios?

The median gross salary is 1,796 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

Is Los Barrios a good place to live?

Los Barrios may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Los Barrios part of Algeciras?

Los Barrios is in the published commuting zone of Algeciras; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Los Barrios?

Algeciras, San Roque, La Línea de la Concepción, Tarifa are near Los Barrios. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

How many people born in Spain live in Los Barrios?

The official country of birth distribution records 22,513 people (93.2%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Los Barrios, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version db397e7363cf7dfa6c8f17638f9a3a7c]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/barrios-los/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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