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Living in Noia

Noia is in Spain; its population was 14,123 at the start of 2025. Gigabit broadband availability was 85.1% in June 2025. The unemployment rate was 2.96% in June 2026.

Cheaper rent than 85% of Spanish cities that publish it and lower unemployment than 86% of Spanish cities that publish it.

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

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 Noia.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Noia?

Average net cold rent is 3.4 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): 3.4 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesNoia highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Noia 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€3.40Noianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings8,619 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,649 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings2,970 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)3.4 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 204 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 3.4 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: 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Noia?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.96 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Noia is 3.0%. 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%8440–5Noia 3.0%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 availability85.07 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202513Official
People in employment5,199 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,884 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)4Official · regional context
Unemployment rate2.96 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202615Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Noia. 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
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Noia. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was SCQ, 40.5 km away, with 22 listed destinations in June 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport22 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat11Official
Nearest airportSCQ13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official
Distance to nearest airport40.5 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Noia annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit15407.0PM1010401.0NO₂µg/m³

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean1 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station NOIA)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station NOIA)3Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Antigua14,164 residentsSanta Margalida14,056 residentsBeasain14,048 residentsPilas14,222 residentsJaca14,024 residentsLlanera14,020 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Noia?

The published population was 14,123 people in January 2025. Source: Noia - official stats9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Noia residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.2%Foreign residents 3.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area37.21 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es14Official
Foreign residents530 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.10Official
Population Female7,351 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official
Population Male6,764 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official
Population14,123 people1 Jan 2025Noia - official stats9Official

International community in Noia

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
TOTAL14,243100.0%
Spain13,29293.3%
South America3582.5%
Rent of Europe1971.4%
European Union (without Spain)1571.1%
Africa1080.8%
Central America and Caribbean670.5%
North America370.3%
Asia250.2%
Oceania20.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL14,243100.0%
Spanish13,85897.3%
South America1170.8%
European Union (without Spain)930.7%
Africa800.6%
Central America and Caribbean330.2%
Rent of Europe250.2%
Asia200.1%
North America160.1%
Oceania10.0%

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

Is Noia 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 worker61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–71%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–75%
Student62%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 51–73%
Family67%strong on family, weak on safety · range 56–78%
Retirement59%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–72%
Foreign residents530 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population14,123 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Noia - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)3.4 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings8,619 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability85.07 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment5,199 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
Households5,652 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Labour Supply Count6,039 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Noia 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.

Open the official coverage guide
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 Noia?

The published population was 14,123 people in January 2025. Source: Noia - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Noia?

Average net cold rent is 3.4 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 238 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

What is the unemployment rate in Noia?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Noia?

The median gross salary is 1,884 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Noia?

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

Is Noia a good place to live?

Noia 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 Noia?

The official country of birth distribution records 108 people (0.8%) 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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Sources

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  2. EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station NOIA) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  3. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station NOIA) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  4. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-06
  5. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  7. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  8. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  9. Noia - official stats ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
  10. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
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  1. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  2. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  3. SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
  4. www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
  5. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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