Puerto Lumbreras
The unemployment rate was 3.07% in June 2026. The population of Puerto Lumbreras, in Spain, was 18,006 at the start of 2025.
Who Puerto Lumbreras may suit
Relative profile scores use comparable published values. They are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Population and city profile
Derived from the published population and foreign-resident counts.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign residents | 4,531 people | 2026-07-152024 | Official sourceOfficial INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. Source-backed value |
| Population | 18,006 people | 2026-06-07Aging | Official sourcePuerto Lumbreras - official stats Source-backed value |
Work and income
Published unemployment rates for cities in the same country.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit broadband availability | 71.5008 % | 2026-07-15Aging | Official sourceSETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 Source-backed value |
| Unemployment rate | 3.07 %country median 4.4% — 31% below | 2026-07-26Fresh | Independent sourceSEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 Source-backed value |
Climate and air quality
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
Published annual means from the same national measurement network.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 9 µg/m³ | 2026-08-012024 | Official sourceEEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station LORCA) Source-backed value · nearest-station reading |
| PM10 — annual mean | 32 µg/m³ | 2026-08-012024 | Official sourceEEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station LORCA) Source-backed value · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 10 µg/m³ | 2026-08-012024 | Official sourceEEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station LORCA) Source-backed value · nearest-station reading |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was RMU, 65.7 km away in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 71.5% in June 2025.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airport | RMU code | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv Source-backed value |
| Distance to nearest airport | 65.7 km | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv Source-backed value |
Worked out from these numbers
Arithmetic on the published values above. Each one names what it assumed.
How international is the population?
25.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,531 people of 18,006 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
What is the unemployment rate in Puerto Lumbreras?
The unemployment rate is 3.07 %. Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026, checked 2026-07-26.
Is the air quality good in Puerto Lumbreras?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station LORCA), checked 2026-08-01.
How many people live in Puerto Lumbreras?
The published population is 18,006 people. Source: Puerto Lumbreras - official stats, checked 2026-06-07.
How many foreign residents live in Puerto Lumbreras?
4,531 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España., checked 2026-07-15.
Cities of a similar size in Spain
Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.
Sources
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