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A monthly estimate placed internet service at €38 in December 2022. A monthly estimate placed basic utilities for an 85 m² home at €112 in December 2022. Gigabit broadband availability was 98.8% in 2025. Pamplona/Iruña, a city in Spain, had a population of 209,094 at the start of 2025. For Pamplona/Iruña, annual PM2.5 was 12.3 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 92% of Spanish cities that publish it, more recorded crime than 98% of Spanish cities that publish it and dirtier air than 95% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Pamplona/Iruña?

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

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Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for Pamplona/Iruña. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Pamplona/Iruña recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€398
Utilities, 85 m² flat€112
Internet, 60 Mbps€38
Fitness club€33
Transport pass€30

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

Net rent across major citiesPamplona/Iruña highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Pamplona/Iruña highlighted

net rent, € / m² / month

Madrid€14.00
Barcelona€13.70
Bilbao€11.50
Palma€9.80
Córdoba€6.60
Murcia€5.80
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Málaga€9.60
Sevilla€9.20
Valencia€8.20
Zaragoza€7.70
Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las€7.30
Alacant/Alicante€7.10
MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly32.68 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v219Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited37.81 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v219Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly398.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v219Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant11.94 EUR31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v219Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass29.85 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v219Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home111.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v219Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings94,761 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings82,671 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings12,090 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 8.54% in 2024.

What is the unemployment rate in Pamplona/Iruña?

The unemployment rate is about 8.5 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 8.54 % · INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city5
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Pamplona/Iruña is 8.5%. 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%8440–5437 cities: 5% to under 10%4375–10Pamplona/Iruña 8.5%44 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 availability98.79 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202516Official
People in employment82,404 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,449 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate8.54 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2024INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city5Official

Public employment service

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

Safety

How safe is Pamplona/Iruña?

Police recorded about 7,454 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.11

Recorded crime across major citiesPamplona/Iruña highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Pamplona/Iruña 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 residents7,454 incidents per 100,000country median 4,27631 Dec 2024MIR 2024 Q4 exact III. TOTAL INFRACCIONES PENALES, enero-diciembre 2024; INE 29005 denominator.11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport1 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportPNA13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport5.2 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pamplona/Iruña. 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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Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 5.8°C in January and 21.5°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 89.2 mm in January and 35.5 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Pamplona/Iruña?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA City Trend — Spain 2024 PM2.5 provenance repair4

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
Pamplona/Iruña average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Pamplona/Iruña average monthly precipitation, mm03060901208971747967563631537310184JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Pamplona/Iruña average monthly sunshine, hours075150225300881191701842192452872772131579781JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Pamplona/Iruña annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52512.3PM2.5154017.0PM10104016.0NO₂µg/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 Pamplona/Iruña is 12.3 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/m³419–1035 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/m³1412–13Pamplona/Iruña 12.34 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 mean16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station PAMPLONA - ROCHAPEA)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station PAMPLONA - ROCHAPEA)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean12.3 µg/m³country median 8.731 Dec 2024EEA City Trend — Spain 2024 PM2.5 provenance repair4Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.2 · Feb 10.6 · Mar 14.5 · Apr 16.7 · May 20.6 · Jun 25.1 · Jul 27.7 · Aug 28.5 · Sep 24 · Oct 18.8 · Nov 12.7 · Dec 9.7 °C31 Dec 2020AEMET climate normal — mean monthly maximum air temperature, PAMPLONA OBSERVATORIO, 1991-20201Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.4 · Feb 2.4 · Mar 4.7 · Apr 6.6 · May 9.6 · Jun 13.2 · Jul 15.3 · Aug 15.7 · Sep 12.7 · Oct 9.7 · Nov 5.7 · Dec 3 °C31 Dec 2020AEMET climate normal — mean monthly minimum air temperature, PAMPLONA OBSERVATORIO, 1991-20201Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.8 · Feb 6.5 · Mar 9.6 · Apr 11.7 · May 15.1 · Jun 19.2 · Jul 21.5 · Aug 22.1 · Sep 18.4 · Oct 14.2 · Nov 9.2 · Dec 6.4 °C31 Dec 2020AEMET climate normal — mean monthly air temperature, PAMPLONA OBSERVATORIO, 1991-20201Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 89.2 · Feb 71.4 · Mar 74.2 · Apr 79.2 · May 67.1 · Jun 56 · Jul 35.5 · Aug 31.2 · Sep 53.1 · Oct 73.4 · Nov 100.6 · Dec 84.1 mm31 Dec 2020AEMET climate normal — mean monthly total precipitation, PAMPLONA OBSERVATORIO, 1991-20201Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 87.6 · Feb 119 · Mar 170.1 · Apr 183.7 · May 219 · Jun 245.2 · Jul 287 · Aug 276.5 · Sep 212.9 · Oct 156.7 · Nov 96.7 · Dec 81.1 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station PAMPLONA17Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Santa Cruz de Tenerife211,957 residentsAlmería205,468 residentsJerez de la Frontera213,634 residentsMóstoles214,817 residentsAlcalá de Henares203,208 residentsCartagena220,704 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Pamplona/Iruña?

The published population was 209,094 people in January 2025. Source: Pamplona/Iruña - official stats15

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Pamplona/Iruña residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.6%Foreign residents13.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area25.13 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es18Official
Foreign residents27,979 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.12Official
Population Female108,682 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population Male97,080 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official
Population209,094 people1 Jan 2025Pamplona/Iruña - official stats15Official

International community in Pamplona/Iruña

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
TOTAL203,596100.0%
Spain164,91081.0%
South America18,4489.1%
European Union (without Spain)6,4283.2%
Africa4,8552.4%
Central America and Caribbean4,1972.1%
Rent of Europe2,2551.1%
Asia1,5840.8%
North America8600.4%
Oceania590.0%

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
TOTAL203,596100.0%
Spanish180,39088.6%
South America6,6273.3%
European Union (without Spain)6,6033.2%
Africa3,9071.9%
Central America and Caribbean2,3241.1%
Rent of Europe1,7140.8%
Asia1,5620.8%
North America4210.2%
Statelens330.0%
Oceania150.0%

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

Is Pamplona/Iruña 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 worker59%strong on work, weak on housing · range 49–69%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on education · range 52–72%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on education · range 50–72%
Family46%strong on family, weak on education · range 36–56%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–61%
Foreign residents27,979 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population209,094 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Pamplona/Iruña - official stats
Dwellings94,761 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability98.79 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment82,404 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Median gross salary (regional)2,449 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-02

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households82,668 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official
Labour Supply Count96,405 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pamplona/Iruña 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 Pamplona/Iruña?

The published population was 209,094 people in January 2025. Source: Pamplona/Iruña - official stats.

Is the air quality good in Pamplona/Iruña?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA City Trend — Spain 2024 PM2.5 provenance repair.

How safe is Pamplona/Iruña?

Police recorded about 7,454 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 Pamplona/Iruña?

The unemployment rate is about 8.5 % (2024). Source: INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city.

What is the typical salary around Pamplona/Iruña?

The median gross salary is 2,449 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Pamplona/Iruña?

27,979 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Pamplona/Iruña a good place to live?

Pamplona/Iruña 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 Pamplona/Iruña?

The official country of birth distribution records 4,855 people (2.4%) 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). Pamplona/Iruña, Spain: salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/pamplona-iruna/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  3. EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station PAMPLONA - ROCHAPEA) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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  5. INE Urban Indicators — unemployment rate by city INE Urban Indicators · servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-07-26
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