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Living in Níjar

Níjar is a city in Spain. Níjar had a population of 33,319 at the start of 2025. The nearest airport was LEI, 19.9 km away, with 15 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 85.3% in June 2025. The unemployment rate was 3.55% in June 2026.

Cheaper rent than 66% of Spanish cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 72% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 73% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Níjar?

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 Níjar.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Níjar?

Average net cold rent is 4.2 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): 4.2 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesNíjar highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Níjar 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€5.80Murcia€4.20Níjarnet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings15,597 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings10,788 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings4,812 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.2 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 252 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.2 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 Níjar?

The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.55 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202618
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Níjar is 3.6%. 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%8440–5Níjar 3.6%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 availability85.26 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202515Official
People in employment13,107 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.55 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202618Independent

Public employment service

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

Safety

How safe is Níjar?

Police recorded about 5,203 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.10

Recorded crime across major citiesNíjar highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Níjar highlighted5,338Orihuela5,289Murcia5,095Córdoba4,916Vitoria-Gasteiz4,578Cartagena4,104Castelló de la Plana/Castellón de la Plana4,023Ciudad Real3,831Molina de Segura3,706Lorca3,690Logroño3,628Burgos2,712Vila-realrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents5,203 incidents per 100,000country median 4,27631 Dec 2024MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport15 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportLEI13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport19.9 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Níjar. 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 Níjar.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Níjar?

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: European Environment Agency4

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

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Níjar average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Níjar average monthly precipitation, mm010203040212321151161216252532JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Níjar average monthly sunshine, hours090180270360195198239268306335354327261225191185JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Níjar annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5154023.0PM1010407.0NO₂µg/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 Níjar 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 · 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/m³578–9Níjar 8.041 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³419–1035 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 mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station EL BOTICARIO)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station BENAHADUX)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³country median 8.731 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 17 · Feb 17.5 · Mar 19.4 · Apr 21.3 · May 24.3 · Jun 27.8 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 31.2 · Sep 28.2 · Oct 24.5 · Nov 20.3 · Dec 17.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 8.7 · Feb 9.2 · Mar 10.8 · Apr 12.8 · May 15.5 · Jun 18.9 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 19.8 · Oct 16.3 · Nov 12.2 · Dec 9.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 12.8 · Feb 13.3 · Mar 15.1 · Apr 17 · May 19.9 · Jun 23.4 · Jul 26.1 · Aug 26.9 · Sep 24 · Oct 20.4 · Nov 16.2 · Dec 13.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 20.8 · Feb 23.3 · Mar 20.7 · Apr 15.2 · May 10.9 · Jun 5.5 · Jul 0.6 · Aug 2.3 · Sep 16.1 · Oct 25.2 · Nov 25.1 · Dec 31.8 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO16Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 195.2 · Feb 198.2 · Mar 239.3 · Apr 267.5 · May 306.2 · Jun 335 · Jul 353.5 · Aug 326.8 · Sep 261.2 · Oct 224.9 · Nov 191.2 · Dec 184.7 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station ALMERÍA/AEROPUERTO16Official · nearest-station reading
Annual PM2.5 over time4 published observations, 2021–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Níjar by year, µg/m³6.87.68.49.22021202320248.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 rose 14.3% between 2021 and 2024, from 7.0 to 8.0.

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Navalcarnero33,331 residentsIllescas33,301 residentsTotana33,358 residentsAmes33,276 residentsCastro-Urdiales33,450 residentsÚbeda33,588 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Níjar?

The published population was 33,319 people in January 2025. Source: Níjar - official stats11

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Níjar residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport52.6%Foreign residents47.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area599.8 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es17Official
Foreign residents15,808 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official
Population Female14,362 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official
Population Male18,496 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official
Population33,319 people1 Jan 2025Níjar - official stats11Official

International community in Níjar

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
TOTAL31,558100.0%
Spain18,96060.1%
Africa9,22429.2%
European Union (without Spain)2,5208.0%
South America4111.3%
Rent of Europe3101.0%
Asia750.2%
Central America and Caribbean460.1%
North America100.0%
Oceania20.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL31,558100.0%
Spanish16,80753.3%
Africa11,36636.0%
European Union (without Spain)2,7508.7%
Rent of Europe3051.0%
South America2270.7%
Asia670.2%
Central America and Caribbean250.1%
North America100.0%
Oceania10.0%

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

Is Níjar 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 worker62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–70%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on education · range 57–75%
Student62%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 52–72%
Family61%strong on family, weak on education · range 52–70%
Retirement60%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 50–70%
Foreign residents15,808 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population33,319 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Níjar - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.2 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings15,597 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability85.26 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment13,107 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
Households10,785 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Labour Supply Count15,639 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Níjar 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 Níjar?

The published population was 33,319 people in January 2025. Source: Níjar - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Níjar?

Average net cold rent is 4.2 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 294 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Níjar?

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: European Environment Agency.

How safe is Níjar?

Police recorded about 5,203 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 Níjar?

The unemployment rate is about 3.6 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Níjar?

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

Is Níjar a good place to live?

Níjar 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 Níjar?

The official country of birth distribution records 9,224 people (29.2%) 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 PM10 annual mean 2024 (station BENAHADUX) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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  2. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
  3. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  4. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
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  8. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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