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Living in Ribadesella

Ribadesella is a city in Spain. The unemployment rate was 2.83% in June 2026. Ribadesella had a population of 5,591 at the start of 2025. The nearest airport was OVD, 77.8 km away, with 10 listed destinations in June 2026.

Lower unemployment than 88% of Spanish cities that publish it and cleaner air than 83% of Spanish cities that publish it.

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

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 Ribadesella.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Ribadesella?

Average net cold rent is 4.9 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): 4.9 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesRibadesella highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Ribadesella 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€4.90Ribadesellanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings6,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,607 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings3,612 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.9 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 294 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.9 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 Ribadesella?

The unemployment rate is about 2.8 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.83 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202618
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Ribadesella is 2.8%. 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%8440–5Ribadesella 2.8%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 availability66.78 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202516Official
People in employment1,983 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,016 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate2.83 %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 Ribadesella. 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 Ribadesella. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Gigabit broadband availability was 66.8% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport10 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat14Official
Nearest airportOVD13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv15Official
Distance to nearest airport77.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv15Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Ribadesella?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station NIEMBRO)4

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Ribadesella annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5154016.0PM1010402.0NO₂µg/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 Ribadesella is 7.0 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/m³337–8Ribadesella 7.057 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/m³1412–134 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 mean2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station NIEMBRO)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean16 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station NIEMBRO)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station NIEMBRO)4Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 19.25 · Feb 20.28 · Mar 23.41 · Apr 25.73 · May 27.97 · Jun 33.04 · Jul 34 · Aug 33.88 · Sep 30.43 · Oct 28 · Nov 22.99 · Dec 19.1 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan 2.08 · Feb 0.85 · Mar -0.19 · Apr 4.93 · May 6.25 · Jun 9.82 · Jul 12.26 · Aug 13.22 · Sep 11.27 · Oct 7.18 · Nov 4.61 · Dec 0.64 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Average temperature by monthJan 9.51 · Feb 9.21 · Mar 10.75 · Apr 12.11 · May 14.33 · Jun 17.37 · Jul 19.22 · Aug 19.99 · Sep 18.64 · Oct 16.32 · Nov 12.25 · Dec 10.22 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Moraleja de Enmedio5,580 residentsSalteras5,604 residentsCapellades5,608 residentsPonte Caldelas5,609 residentsCelrà5,621 residentsHaría5,623 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Ribadesella?

The published population was 5,591 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Ribadesella residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.5%Foreign residents 5.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area84.37 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es17Official
Foreign-resident share5.58 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)6Official
Foreign residents309 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.13Official
Population Female2,910 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population Male2,638 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)8Official
Population5,591 people1 Jan 2025INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)5Official

International community in Ribadesella

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
TOTAL5,700100.0%
Spain5,13790.1%
South America1943.4%
Central America and Caribbean1352.4%
European Union (without Spain)1182.1%
Rent of Europe530.9%
North America420.7%
Asia100.2%
Africa70.1%
Oceania40.1%

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

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL5,700100.0%
Spanish5,43595.4%
South America811.4%
European Union (without Spain)781.4%
Central America and Caribbean510.9%
Rent of Europe320.6%
Asia90.2%
North America70.1%
Africa40.1%
Oceania20.0%
Statelens10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Is Ribadesella 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Skilled employee60%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student56%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Family65%strong on family, weak on safety · range 54–76%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–69%
Foreign residents309 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population5,591 people1 Jan 2025Official source · INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5)
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.9 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings6,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability66.78 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment1,983 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
Households2,607 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official
Labour Supply Count2,448 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ribadesella 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 Ribadesella?

The published population was 5,591 people in January 2025. Source: INE — Padrón municipal (t=2856, c3=ine5).

How much does it cost to rent in Ribadesella?

Average net cold rent is 4.9 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 343 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Ribadesella?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station NIEMBRO).

What is the unemployment rate in Ribadesella?

The unemployment rate is about 2.8 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Ribadesella?

The median gross salary is 2,016 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Ribadesella?

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

Is Ribadesella a good place to live?

Ribadesella 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 Ribadesella?

The official country of birth distribution records 7 people (0.1%) 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). Ribadesella, Spain: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/ribadesella/ 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 NIEMBRO) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
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  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  4. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · 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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