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Living in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria

Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria is a city in Spain. The unemployment rate was 6.97% in June 2026. At the start of 2024, the foreign population was 629. At the start of 2025, Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria had a population of 14,311.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

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 Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

Average net cold rent is 5.1 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): 5.1 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria yet.

Net rent across major citiesSanta María de Guía de Gran Canaria highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria 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€5.10Santa María de Guía de Gran Canarianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings7,335 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,184 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings2,154 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.1 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.10 — about the same31 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 306 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.1 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 Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

The unemployment rate is about 7 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.97 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria is 7.0%. 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%8440–5437 cities: 5% to under 10%4375–10Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria 7.0%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 availability82.96 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202514Official
People in employment5,490 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,719 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official · regional context
Unemployment rate6.97 %country median 4.4%30 Jun 2026SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria. 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 Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was LPA, 33.4 km away, with 80 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 83% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport80 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat11Official
Nearest airportLPA13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official
Distance to nearest airport33.4 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria. 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.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 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 POLIDEPORTIVO AFONSO-ARUCAS)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
Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5154026.0PM1010404.0NO₂µg/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 Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria is 9.0 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/m³337–857 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³578–941 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³419–10Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria 9.035 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 mean4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES NO2 annual mean 2024 (station POLIDEPORTIVO AFONSO-ARUCAS)2Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM10 annual mean 2024 (station POLIDEPORTIVO AFONSO-ARUCAS)3Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — ES PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station POLIDEPORTIVO AFONSO-ARUCAS)4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Bollullos Par del Condado14,314 residentsNules14,315 residentsTorrijos14,307 residentsEstella-Lizarra14,317 residentsGuillena14,260 residentsCarballiño, O14,249 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

The published population was 14,311 people in January 2025. Source: Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria - official stats13

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.6%Foreign residents 4.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area42.62 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es15Official
Foreign residents629 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.10Official
Population Female7,003 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official
Population Male6,945 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)6Official
Population14,311 people1 Jan 2025Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria - official stats13Official

International community in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria

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
TOTAL13,886100.0%
Spain13,28395.7%
South America2411.7%
Africa1170.8%
Central America and Caribbean1020.7%
European Union (without Spain)980.7%
Asia260.2%
Rent of Europe160.1%
North America20.0%
Oceania10.0%

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

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL13,886100.0%
Spanish13,51897.3%
European Union (without Spain)1000.7%
South America980.7%
Africa970.7%
Central America and Caribbean340.2%
Asia230.2%
Rent of Europe140.1%
North America20.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Is Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria 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 worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student61%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents629 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population14,311 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.1 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings7,335 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability82.96 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment5,490 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
Households5,181 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official
Labour Supply Count7,089 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria 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 Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

The published population was 14,311 people in January 2025. Source: Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

Average net cold rent is 5.1 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 357 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 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 POLIDEPORTIVO AFONSO-ARUCAS).

What is the unemployment rate in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

The unemployment rate is about 7 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

The median gross salary is 1,719 EUR/month. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

How many foreign residents live in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

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

Is Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria a good place to live?

Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria 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 Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria?

The official country of birth distribution records 117 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria, Spain [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/santa-maria-de-guia-de-gran-canaria/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria, Spain},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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