Living in Oliva
In Oliva, the statutory reference rent is €3.70 per m² a month (2022) and unemployment is 5.1% (2026).
Oliva is a city in Spain, with a population of 26,813 at the start of 2025. For Oliva, the foreign population was 5,692 at the start of 2024.
Cheaper rent than 80% of Spanish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 64% of Spanish cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 81% of Spanish cities that publish it.
Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Oliva?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
How much does it cost to rent in Oliva?
Average net cold rent is 3.7 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): 3.7 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 20 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 300 Mbps fibre3Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 12 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | DIGI 100GB mobile plan2Official · national market |
| Dwellings | 21,087 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Main residence dwellings | 10,338 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings | 10,746 dwellings | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 3.7 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 | 31 Dec 2022 | cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official |
Is Oliva 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.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 222 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 3.7 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.
Work and income
The unemployment rate was 5.09% in June 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Oliva?
The unemployment rate is about 5.1 % (June 2026).
- Unemployment rate: 5.09 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202630
Oliva 5.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 95.25 % | 30 Jun 2025 | SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202519Official |
| People in employment | 9,501 people | 31 Dec 2021 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain12Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 1,888 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 5.09 %country median 4.4% | 30 Jun 2026 | SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202630Independent |
What does a salary buy in Oliva?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft 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. | €1,527 |
| Rent, 60 m²€3.70/m² · official · cdn.mivau.gob.es · 2022-12-31 | − €222 |
| 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 | €1,273 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oliva. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Oliva. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Safety
How safe is Oliva?
Police recorded about 5,742 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.13
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 5,742 incidents per 100,000country median 4,281 | 31 Dec 2024 | MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.13Official |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was VLC, 70.5 km away, with 57 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 95.2% in June 2025.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oliva. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
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.
Climate and air quality
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 7 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station GANDÍA)4Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 13 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station GANDÍA)5Official · nearest-station reading |
| Monthly extreme high temperature | Jan 20.2 · Feb 22.09 · Mar 24.4 · Apr 26.35 · May 32.13 · Jun 34.86 · Jul 35.68 · Aug 36.65 · Sep 33.79 · Oct 29.52 · Nov 25.98 · Dec 20.57 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official |
| Monthly extreme low temperature | Jan 2.89 · Feb 2.29 · Mar 4.19 · Apr 7.33 · May 9.19 · Jun 14.28 · Jul 19.21 · Aug 17.95 · Sep 16.49 · Oct 10.37 · Nov 6.93 · Dec 4.43 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 11.66 · Feb 11.61 · Mar 13.43 · Apr 15.41 · May 18.58 · Jun 22.79 · Jul 25.58 · Aug 26.05 · Sep 23.55 · Oct 20.29 · Nov 15.54 · Dec 12.61 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official |
Population and city profile
How many people live in Oliva?
The published population was 26,813 people in January 2025. Source: Oliva - official stats16
By nationality
National passport78.8%Foreign residents21.2%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 60.16 km² | 20 Oct 2025 | www.ign.es20Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 22.79 % | 31 Dec 2025 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)7Official |
| Foreign residents | 5,692 people | 1 Jan 2024 | Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.15Official |
| Female residents | 13,005 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Male residents | 12,553 people | 31 Dec 2023 | Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)9Official |
| Population | 26,813 people | 1 Jan 2025 | Oliva - official stats16Official |
International community in Oliva
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 group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 25,394 | 100.0% |
| Spain | 19,883 | 78.3% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 2,729 | 10.7% |
| Rent of Europe | 957 | 3.8% |
| South America | 791 | 3.1% |
| Africa | 776 | 3.1% |
| Asia | 134 | 0.5% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 70 | 0.3% |
| North America | 39 | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 15 | 0.1% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10
Citizenship
Population resident in Spain; both sexes; official INE Census 2021 municipal table · 2021 Census
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 25,394 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 20,412 | 80.4% |
| European Union (without Spain) | 2,599 | 10.2% |
| Rent of Europe | 909 | 3.6% |
| Africa | 857 | 3.4% |
| South America | 394 | 1.6% |
| Asia | 139 | 0.5% |
| Central America and Caribbean | 43 | 0.2% |
| North America | 29 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 12 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11
Additional context
Alternatives for people set on Oliva
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.
Tavernes de la Valldigna as an Oliva alternative in the same region
21 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Rent: €3.10/m² Tavernes de la Valldigna vs €3.70/m² Oliva−16%
- Foreign residents: 12.0% Tavernes de la Valldigna vs 22.8% Oliva−47%
- Unemployment: 4.2% Tavernes de la Valldigna vs 5.1% Oliva−17%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 5,330 Tavernes de la Valldigna vs 5,742 Olivano percentage
- Residents: 17,866 Tavernes de la Valldigna vs 26,813 Oliva−33%
- Nearest airport: 49.9 km Tavernes de la Valldigna vs 70.5 km Oliva−29%
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Tavernes de la Valldigna vs €1,888 Olivasame level
Elda as an Oliva alternative in the same country
76 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.
- Residents: 55,222 Elda vs 26,813 Oliva+106%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,318 Elda vs 5,742 Oliva−25%
- Nearest airport: 30.0 km Elda vs 70.5 km Oliva−57%
- Rent: €4.00/m² Elda vs €3.70/m² Oliva+8%
- Foreign residents: 7.1% (2024) Elda vs 22.8% (2025) Olivano percentage
- Median gross pay, region: €1,888 Elda vs €1,888 Olivasame level
Cities near Oliva
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 4.5 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.7 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.6 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.1 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 4.2 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
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- 3.1 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2022-12-31
Alternative cities in Spain
Other cities in Spain to compare with Oliva, nearest in population first.
How does Oliva compare?
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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oliva 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 guideSchool 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; Oliva's school authority applies it locally.
Sources: eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu · 2025–2026.
Is Oliva part of Valencia?
Oliva is in the published commuting zone of Valencia; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Valencia city profile
Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source6
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Oliva?
The published population was 26,813 people in January 2025. Source: Oliva - official stats.
How much does it cost to rent in Oliva?
Average net cold rent is 3.7 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 259 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.
How safe is Oliva?
Police recorded about 5,742 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 Oliva?
The unemployment rate is about 5.1 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.
What is the typical salary around Oliva?
The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
How many foreign residents live in Oliva?
5,692 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..
Is Oliva a good place to live?
Oliva 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 Oliva part of Valencia?
Oliva is in the published commuting zone of Valencia; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.
Which cities are near Oliva?
Gandia, Bellreguard, Pego, Verger, el, Xeraco are near Oliva. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
How many people born in Spain live in Oliva?
The official country of birth distribution records 19,883 people (78.3%) 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). Oliva, Spain: population, rent, salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 0b7702250391c7ba139b451e8844325a]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/oliva/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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