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Living in Santiago del Teide

In June 2026, the unemployment rate was 3.35%. The population of Santiago del Teide, in Spain, was 12,582 at the start of 2025.

Pricier rent than 84% of Spanish cities that publish it and lower unemployment than 78% of Spanish cities that publish it.

Which Spain-wide rules apply when you move to Santiago del Teide?

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 Santiago del Teide.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Santiago del Teide?

Average net cold rent is 8 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): 8 EUR/m²/month · cdn.mivau.gob.es1

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

Net rent across major citiesSantiago del Teide highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Santiago del Teide highlighted€14.00Madrid€13.70Barcelona€11.50Bilbao€9.80Palma€9.60Málaga€9.20Sevilla€8.20Valencia€8.00Santiago del Teide€7.70Zaragoza€7.30Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las€7.10Alacant/Alicante€5.80Murcianet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings9,243 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,338 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings4,905 dwellings31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)8 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.1031 Dec 2022cdn.mivau.gob.es1Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 480 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 8 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 Santiago del Teide?

The unemployment rate is about 3.4 % (June 2026).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.35 % · SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 202616
Unemployment across cities in SpainUnemployment in Santiago del Teide is 3.4%. 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%8440–5Santiago del Teide 3.4%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 availability92.61 %30 Jun 2025SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-202514Official
People in employment3,636 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,719 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)4Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.35 %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 Santiago del Teide. 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 Santiago del Teide. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was TFS, 36.6 km away, with 83 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 92.6% in June 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport83 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat11Official
Nearest airportTFS13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official
Distance to nearest airport36.6 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv12Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Santiago del Teide. 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 Santiago del Teide.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Santiago del Teide?

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: European Environment Agency2

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
Santiago del Teide annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/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 Santiago del Teide 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/m³419–10Santiago del Teide 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
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³country median 8.731 Dec 2024European Environment Agency2Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 23.57 · Feb 23.87 · Mar 26.54 · Apr 27.08 · May 28.37 · Jun 26.18 · Jul 28.71 · Aug 28.03 · Sep 28.95 · Oct 29.22 · Nov 26.51 · Dec 23.56 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan 13.78 · Feb 13.5 · Mar 13.79 · Apr 15.42 · May 15.59 · Jun 17.67 · Jul 18.74 · Aug 19.92 · Sep 20.54 · Oct 18.52 · Nov 17.2 · Dec 15.51 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Average temperature by monthJan 17.86 · Feb 17.45 · Mar 17.69 · Apr 18.3 · May 19.35 · Jun 20.82 · Jul 21.92 · Aug 22.85 · Sep 23.12 · Oct 22.53 · Nov 20.7 · Dec 19.17 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center9Official
Annual PM2.5 over time12 published observations, 2013–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Santiago del Teide by year, µg/m³7.79.210.812.3201320152017202120249.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 was 9.0 in 2013 and 9.0 in 2024.

Cities of a similar size in Spain

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

All Spain cities
Alcúdia, l'12,587 residentsTorroella de Montgrí12,570 residentsCastell-Platja d'Aro12,566 residentsValverde del Camino12,631 residentsOrpesa/Oropesa del Mar12,640 residentsBenaguasil12,668 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Santiago del Teide?

The published population was 12,582 people in January 2025. Source: Santiago del Teide - official stats13

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Santiago del Teide residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport56.2%Foreign residents43.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area52.11 km²20 Oct 2025www.ign.es15Official
Foreign-resident share44.15 %31 Dec 2025Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España)3Official
Foreign residents5,512 people1 Jan 2024Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.10Official
Population Female6,038 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official
Population Male5,934 people31 Dec 2023Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE)5Official
Population12,582 people1 Jan 2025Santiago del Teide - official stats13Official

International community in Santiago del Teide

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
TOTAL11,101100.0%
Spain6,08654.8%
European Union (without Spain)1,84916.7%
Rent of Europe1,49413.5%
South America1,0719.6%
Central America and Caribbean2752.5%
Africa1511.4%
Asia1501.4%
North America250.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL11,101100.0%
Spanish6,83461.6%
European Union (without Spain)2,00918.1%
Rent of Europe1,50713.6%
South America3683.3%
Asia1301.2%
Africa1201.1%
Central America and Caribbean1131.0%
North America150.1%
Statelens40.0%
Oceania10.0%

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

Is Santiago del Teide 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 43–61%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student53%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–62%
Foreign residents5,512 people1 Jan 2024Official source · Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España.
Population12,582 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Santiago del Teide - official stats
Average net rent (nettokalt)8 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · cdn.mivau.gob.es
Dwellings9,243 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain
Gigabit broadband availability92.61 %30 Jun 2025Official source · SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025
People in employment3,636 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
Households4,338 households31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official
Labour Supply Count4,890 people31 Dec 2021Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Santiago del Teide 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 Santiago del Teide?

The published population was 12,582 people in January 2025. Source: Santiago del Teide - official stats.

How much does it cost to rent in Santiago del Teide?

Average net cold rent is 8 EUR/m² per month (2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 560 EUR a month before utilities. Source: cdn.mivau.gob.es.

Is the air quality good in Santiago del Teide?

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: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Santiago del Teide?

The unemployment rate is about 3.4 % (June 2026). Source: SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026.

What is the typical salary around Santiago del Teide?

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

How many foreign residents live in Santiago del Teide?

5,512 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España..

Is Santiago del Teide a good place to live?

Santiago del Teide 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 Santiago del Teide?

The official country of birth distribution records 151 people (1.4%) 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). Santiago del Teide, Spain: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/es/santiago-del-teide/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE España) ine.es · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-06
  5. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  7. Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), Spain servicios.ine.es · checked 2026-08-30
  8. Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), Spain ine.es · checked 2026-08-07
  9. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Official INE municipal population by country of nationality; foreign total derived as Total nationality minus España. ine.es · checked 2024-01-01
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  1. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  2. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  3. Santiago del Teide - official stats ine.es · checked 2026-07-14
  4. SETELECO Cobertura Banda Ancha España 2021-2025 digital.gob.es · checked 2025-06-30
  5. www.ign.es ign.es · checked 2026-08-30
  6. SEPE — registered unemployment by municipality, June 2026 SEPE · sepe.es · checked 2026-07-26

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