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Living in Markina-Xemein

Markina-Xemein is a city in Spain. For Markina-Xemein, the unemployment rate was 3.26% in June 2026. Its population was 5,089 at the start of 2025.

Pricier rent than 69% of Spanish cities that publish it and lower unemployment than 80% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Markina-Xemein?

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 Markina-Xemein.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Markina-Xemein?

Average net cold rent is 6.4 EUR/m² per month (2024), 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): 6.4 EUR/m²/month · es.eustat.eus4

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Markina-Xemein yet.

Net rent across major citiesMarkina-Xemein highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Markina-Xemein 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€6.40Markina-Xemein€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,538 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings1,977 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings555 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.4 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2024es.eustat.eus4Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 384 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.4 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: 2024

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Markina-Xemein?

The unemployment rate is about 3.3 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.26 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Markina-Xemein is 3.3%. 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%8440–5Markina-Xemein 3.3%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 availability94.93 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202514Official
People in employment2,049 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,659 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.26 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Markina-Xemein. 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 Markina-Xemein. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was BIO, 33.7 km away, with 35 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 94.9% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport35 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat12Official
Nearest airportBIO13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official
Distance to nearest airport33.7 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Markina-Xemein. 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, Hybridvaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Markina-Xemein.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Markina-Xemein?

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: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station DURANGO)3

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
Markina-Xemein annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5154016.0PM10104013.0NO₂µg/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 Markina-Xemein 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/m³419–10Markina-Xemein 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 mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station DURANGO)1Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station DURANGO)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station DURANGO)3Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Sollana5,089 residentsBescanó5,088 residentsNerva5,087 residentsGironella5,083 residentsSotillo de la Adrada5,081 residentsTorrelaguna5,081 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Markina-Xemein?

The published population was 5,089 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Markina-Xemein residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.9%Foreign residents13.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area45.32 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es15Official
Foreign residents665 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.11Official
Population Female2,508 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male2,529 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population5,089 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5Official

International community in Markina-Xemein

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
TOTAL5,060100.0%
Spain4,29384.8%
Africa3286.5%
European Union (without Spain)1372.7%
Central America and Caribbean901.8%
South America851.7%
North America531.0%
Rent of Europe380.8%
Asia290.6%
Oceania70.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL5,060100.0%
Spanish4,42987.5%
Africa2875.7%
European Union (without Spain)1563.1%
Central America and Caribbean831.6%
South America480.9%
Rent of Europe220.4%
Asia180.4%
North America170.3%

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

Is Markina-Xemein 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 worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 51–73%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents665 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population5,089 people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.4 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2024Official source · es.eustat.eus
Dwellings2,538 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability94.93 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment2,049 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
Households1,980 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count2,286 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Markina-Xemein 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.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Markina-Xemein?

The published population was 5,089 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Markina-Xemein?

Average net cold rent is 6.4 EUR/m² per month (2024), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 448 EUR a month before utilities. Source: es.eustat.eus.

Is the air quality good in Markina-Xemein?

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: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station DURANGO).

What is the unemployment rate in Markina-Xemein?

The unemployment rate is about 3.3 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Markina-Xemein?

The median gross salary is 2,659 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Markina-Xemein?

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

Is Markina-Xemein a good place to live?

Markina-Xemein 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 Markina-Xemein?

The official country of birth distribution records 328 people (6.5%) 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, September 12). Markina-Xemein, Spain: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/markina-xemein/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  2. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  3. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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  6. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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