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Living in Malgrat de Mar

For Malgrat de Mar, gigabit broadband availability was 97.4% in June 2025. The unemployment rate was 3.81% in June 2026. Malgrat de Mar, a city in Spain, had a population of 19,714 at the start of 2025.

Pricier rent than 74% of Spanish cities that publish it and lower unemployment than 65% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Malgrat de Mar?

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

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Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Malgrat de Mar?

Average net cold rent is 7 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): 7 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es2

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Malgrat de Mar yet.

Net rent across major citiesMalgrat de Mar highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Malgrat de Mar highlighted€14.00Madrid€13.70Barcelona€11.50Bilbao€9.80Palma€9.60Málaga€9.20Sevilla€8.20Valencia€7.70Zaragoza€7.30Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las€7.10Alacant/Alicante€7.00Malgrat de Mar€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings10,161 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings7,485 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings2,676 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)7 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es2Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 420 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7 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 Malgrat de Mar?

The unemployment rate is about 3.8 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.81 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202620
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Malgrat de Mar is 3.8%. Of 1,361 cities with data, 844 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Spain per band844 cities: 0% to under 5%8440–5Malgrat de Mar 3.8%437 cities: 5% to under 10%4375–1044 cities: 10% to under 15%4410–1523 cities: 15% to under 20%2315–209 cities: 20% to under 25%920–254 cities: 25% to under 30%425–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability97.38 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202518Official
People in employment6,672 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,261 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.81 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202620Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Malgrat de Mar. 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)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Malgrat de Mar. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100k227.4 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2025Ministerio de Sanidad – Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales 202513Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Malgrat de Mar 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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Hospital Beds Per 100k227.4 beds per 100,000Verified 2026-08-03
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was GRO, 28.9 km away, with 49 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport49 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat16Official
Nearest airportGRO13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official
Distance to nearest airport28.9 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Malgrat de Mar. 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.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Malgrat de Mar.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Malgrat de Mar?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency5

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
Malgrat de Mar annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5154021.0PM10104019.0NO₂µg/m³

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 Malgrat de Mar is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 269 cities with data, 57 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Spain per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–46 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³64–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–628 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³286–733 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³337–857 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³578–941 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³419–10Malgrat de Mar 9.035 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3510–1130 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³3011–1214 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³1412–134 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³413–146 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³614–151 city: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³116–171 city: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³119–20

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean19 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station SANT CELONI (CARLES DAMM))3Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean21 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station SANT CELONI (CARLES DAMM))4Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³country median 8.731 Dec 2024European Environment Agency5Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 19.61 · Feb 20.64 · Mar 22.79 · Apr 24.3 · May 27.67 · Jun 31.18 · Jul 33.06 · Aug 33.93 · Sep 30.78 · Oct 28.21 · Nov 23.67 · Dec 18.87 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan 0.16 · Feb -1.95 · Mar -0.19 · Apr 5.03 · May 6.91 · Jun 11.78 · Jul 15.96 · Aug 14.77 · Sep 11.55 · Oct 6.3 · Nov 2.92 · Dec 0.79 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 9.53 · Feb 9.59 · Mar 11.61 · Apr 13.92 · May 17.16 · Jun 21.45 · Jul 24.13 · Aug 24.44 · Sep 21.58 · Oct 18.29 · Nov 13.48 · Dec 10.35 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Annual PM2.5 over time6 published observations, 2016–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Malgrat de Mar by year, µg/m³7.88.69.410.220162020202320249.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 was 9.0 in 2016 and 9.0 in 2024.

Cities of a similar size in Spain

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Spain cities
Albolote19,768 residentsAmorebieta-Etxano19,660 residentsBarañáin/Barañain19,642 residentsEliana, l'19,839 residentsSan Bartolomé19,551 residentsArahal19,546 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Malgrat de Mar?

The published population was 19,714 people in January 2025. Source: Malgrat de Mar - official stats12

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Malgrat de Mar residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.7%Foreign residents13.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area8.79 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es19Official
Foreign-resident share14.11 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)6Official
Foreign residents2,624 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.15Official
Population Female9,756 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population Male9,457 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population19,714 people1 Jan 2025Malgrat de Mar - official stats12Official

International community in Malgrat de Mar

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
TOTAL18,898100.0%
Spain15,87684.0%
South America8234.4%
Africa7914.2%
European Union (without Spain)6373.4%
Rent of Europe3081.6%
Asia2421.3%
Central America and Caribbean1991.1%
North America210.1%
Oceania10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source9

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL18,898100.0%
Spanish16,63188.0%
Africa6843.6%
European Union (without Spain)6393.4%
South America3371.8%
Rent of Europe2591.4%
Asia2331.2%
Central America and Caribbean1000.5%
North America150.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Is Malgrat de Mar 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 worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student57%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–60%
Foreign residents2,624 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population19,714 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Malgrat de Mar - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)7 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings10,161 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability97.38 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment6,672 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-02

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households7,482 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Labour Supply Count8,175 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Private Clinic Presenttrue31 Dec 2025Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales 20251Official

Common questions

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

How many people live in Malgrat de Mar?

The published population was 19,714 people in January 2025. Source: Malgrat de Mar - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Malgrat de Mar?

Average net cold rent is 7 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 490 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Malgrat de Mar?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Malgrat de Mar?

The unemployment rate is about 3.8 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Malgrat de Mar?

The median gross salary is 2,261 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Malgrat de Mar?

2,624 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Malgrat de Mar a good place to live?

Malgrat de Mar 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.

How many people born in Africa live in Malgrat de Mar?

The official country of birth distribution records 791 people (4.2%) 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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  3. EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station SANT CELONI (CARLES DAMM)) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  4. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station SANT CELONI (CARLES DAMM)) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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  1. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  2. Malgrat de Mar - official stats ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
  3. Ministerio de Sanidad – Catálogo Nacional de Hospitales 2025 sanidad.gob.es · checked 2026-08-03
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
  6. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  7. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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  9. www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
  10. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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