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Living in Galatina

Galatina is a city in Italy. Annual PM2.5 was 12 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 947 at the start of 2026. At the start of 2026, the city covered 82.65 km² and had a population density of 304.6 people per km².

Higher unemployment than 74% of Italian cities that publish it and cleaner air than 73% of Italian cities that publish it.

Which Italy-wide rules apply when you move to Galatina?

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 ItalyNational rates and thresholds that apply in Galatina.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Galatina?

Average net cold rent is about 3.08 EUR/m² per month (2025-S2), 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): 3.08 EUR/m²/month · Collected source1

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

Net rent across major citiesGalatina highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Galatina highlighted€30.00Milano€17.15Rome€9.10Napolinet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings15,272 dwellings31 Dec 2021Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings11,151 dwellings31 Dec 2021Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)6Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)3.08 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2025Collected source1Official · municipality zone median

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 185 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of about 3.08 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: 2025-S2

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Galatina?

The unemployment rate is about 10.1 % (2023).

  • Unemployment rate: 10.12 % · Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)12
Unemployment across cities in ItalyUnemployment in Galatina is 10.1%. Of 2,385 cities with data, 1,023 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Italy per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2155 cities: 2% to under 4%1552–41023 cities: 4% to under 6%10234–6316 cities: 6% to under 8%3166–8232 cities: 8% to under 10%2328–10335 cities: 10% to under 12%33510–12Galatina 10.1%189 cities: 12% to under 14%18912–1485 cities: 14% to under 16%8514–1621 cities: 16% to under 18%2116–1814 cities: 18% to under 20%1418–203 cities: 20% to under 22%320–222 cities: 22% to under 24%222–241 city: 24% to under 26%124–26

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
People in employment9,150 people31 Dec 2021Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,353 EUR/month31 Dec 2024servizi2.inps.it20Official
Unemployment rate10.12 %country median 6.0%31 Dec 2023Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)12Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Galatina. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Centri per l'impiego — Public employment service

Italian public employment services / regional employment centres

Job SearchTraining
Search jobs
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Galatina. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count5 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)15Official
School Count29 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)15Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportLCC3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Galatina. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

CPIA public Italian-language and orientation courses for foreign adults — State Language Course

Italian public adult-education system — Centri Provinciali per l'Istruzione degli Adulti

For foreign adults, people seeking Italian language and culture courses.

ItalianCEFR A2In Personvaries
Open official information

L.O.R.R. — Language, Orientation, Recognition and Networks with CPIA — Job-related language course

Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies / FAMI 2021-2027 programme

For third-country nationals, vulnerable migrants, unaccompanied minors.

ItalianIn Person, Onlinenot_published
Open official information
Open the full Italy section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Galatina.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Galatina?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 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 Annual Statistics — IT 2024 PM2.5 exact station subset2

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
Galatina average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Galatina average monthly precipitation, mm03060901205952644942302325691019873JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Galatina annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52512.0PM2.510408.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in ItalyAnnual PM2.5 in Galatina is 12.0 µg/m³. Of 1,690 cities with data, 204 have annual PM2.5 of 12 to under 13 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Italy per band7 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³73–41 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–68 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³86–714 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³147–855 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³558–9121 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³1219–10118 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³11810–11114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³11411–12204 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³20412–13Galatina 12.0171 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³17113–14121 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³12114–1585 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³8515–1679 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³7916–1782 cities: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³8217–18131 cities: 18 µg/m³ to under 19 µg/m³13118–19113 cities: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³11319–2062 cities: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³6220–2170 cities: 21 µg/m³ to under 22 µg/m³7021–2260 cities: 22 µg/m³ to under 23 µg/m³6022–2317 cities: 23 µg/m³ to under 24 µg/m³1723–2435 cities: 24 µg/m³ to under 25 µg/m³3524–259 cities: 25 µg/m³ to under 26 µg/m³925–261 city: 28 µg/m³ to under 29 µg/m³128–29

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean8 µg/m³country median 15.031 Dec 2024European Environment Agency3Official
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³country median 14.031 Dec 2024EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — IT 2024 PM2.5 exact station subset2Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.12 · Feb 13.79 · Mar 16.09 · Apr 19.52 · May 24.7 · Jun 29.84 · Jul 32.53 · Aug 32.67 · Sep 27.54 · Oct 22.83 · Nov 18.22 · Dec 14.31 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.7 · Feb 4.09 · Mar 5.64 · Apr 8.13 · May 12.14 · Jun 16.61 · Jul 19.09 · Aug 19.64 · Sep 16.21 · Oct 12.68 · Nov 8.91 · Dec 5.17 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average temperature by monthJan 8.4 · Feb 8.95 · Mar 10.86 · Apr 13.82 · May 18.43 · Jun 23.28 · Jul 25.86 · Aug 26.16 · Sep 21.8 · Oct 17.7 · Nov 13.55 · Dec 9.72 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 58.63 · Feb 51.71 · Mar 64.1 · Apr 49.12 · May 41.72 · Jun 29.91 · Jul 22.76 · Aug 25.02 · Sep 69.48 · Oct 101.1 · Nov 97.64 · Dec 73.38 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official

Cities of a similar size in Italy

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

All Italy cities
Gravina di Catania25,318 residentsMariano Comense25,430 residentsCorreggio25,208 residentsSan Giovanni Lupatoto25,470 residentsEnna25,102 residentsFrancavilla al Mare25,568 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Galatina?

The published population was 25,319 people in 2025. Source: ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 202510

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Galatina residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.3%Foreign residents 3.7%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents695.2 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2023IstatData / ACI Pubblico registro automobilistico11Official
City area82.65 km²2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.17Official
Foreign residents947 people1 Jan 2026Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.16Official
Population density304.6 people/km²1 Jan 2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.18Official
Population Female13,127 people31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)4Official
Population Male12,192 people31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)4Official
Population25,319 people1 Jan 2025ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 202510Official
Population over time8 published observations, 2018–2025
Population in Galatina by year, residents25,23025,66226,09426,526201820202022202525,319residents

Population fell 4.2% between 2018 and 2025, from 26,437 to 25,319.

International community in Galatina

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Resident population in Italy at 1 January 2025; source-native country dimension; total sex · 2025-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Derived source total (sum of all published country rows)25,319100.0%
Italia23,70093.6%
Svizzera3391.3%
Germania2441.0%
Romania1390.5%
Albania1290.5%
Senegal780.3%
Nigeria470.2%
Pakistan450.2%
Francia430.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Cina350.1%
Belgio300.1%
Gambia300.1%
Marocco290.1%
Regno Unito280.1%
Ucraina280.1%
Argentina260.1%
Tunisia240.1%
Polonia230.1%
Stati Uniti d'America200.1%
Costa d'Avorio180.1%
Colombia180.1%
Federazione russa160.1%
India150.1%
Mali150.1%
Bangladesh120.0%
Brasile120.0%
Moldova100.0%
Burkina Faso100.0%
Cuba100.0%
Spagna90.0%
Etiopia80.0%
Camerun70.0%
Guinea70.0%
Egitto60.0%
Guinea-Bissau60.0%
Cile60.0%
Bulgaria50.0%
Grecia50.0%
Montenegro50.0%
Sri Lanka50.0%
Georgia50.0%
Ghana50.0%
Sierra Leone40.0%
Somalia40.0%
Irlanda30.0%
Croazia30.0%
Bosnia-Erzegovina30.0%
Repubblica ceca30.0%
Congo30.0%
Libia30.0%
Repubblica Dominicana30.0%
Danimarca20.0%
Ungheria20.0%
Serbia20.0%
Kazakhstan20.0%
Algeria20.0%
Madagascar20.0%
Sudafrica20.0%
Perù20.0%
Austria10.0%
Paesi Bassi10.0%
Svezia10.0%
Bielorussia10.0%
Myanmar/Birmania10.0%
Filippine10.0%
Malaysia10.0%
Nepal10.0%
Siria10.0%
Yemen10.0%
Ciad10.0%
Kenya10.0%
Niger10.0%
Ruanda10.0%
Tanzania10.0%
Uganda10.0%
Repubblica Democratica del Congo10.0%
Zimbabwe10.0%
Eritrea10.0%
Ecuador10.0%
Uruguay10.0%
Venezuela10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source14

Citizenship

Resident population in Italy at 1 January 2025; source-native country dimension; total sex · 2025-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Derived source total (sum of all published country rows)25,319100.0%
Italia24,43496.5%
Romania1520.6%
Albania1020.4%
Senegal840.3%
Cina600.2%
Nigeria600.2%
Pakistan470.2%
Gambia300.1%
Ucraina240.1%
Show 58 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Tunisia230.1%
Marocco210.1%
Germania190.1%
Costa d'Avorio190.1%
Polonia180.1%
India170.1%
Mali170.1%
Stati Uniti d'America140.1%
Regno Unito120.0%
Bangladesh120.0%
Burkina Faso100.0%
Guinea80.0%
Cuba80.0%
Colombia80.0%
Francia70.0%
Camerun70.0%
Svizzera60.0%
Federazione russa60.0%
Sri Lanka60.0%
Sierra Leone60.0%
Spagna50.0%
Georgia50.0%
Egitto50.0%
Ghana50.0%
Guinea-Bissau50.0%
Argentina50.0%
Bulgaria40.0%
Moldova40.0%
Montenegro40.0%
Somalia40.0%
Repubblica Dominicana30.0%
Belgio20.0%
Ungheria20.0%
Ciad20.0%
Eritrea20.0%
Canada20.0%
Brasile20.0%
Austria10.0%
Danimarca10.0%
Irlanda10.0%
Bosnia-Erzegovina10.0%
Bielorussia10.0%
Repubblica ceca10.0%
Serbia10.0%
Myanmar/Birmania10.0%
Corea del Nord10.0%
Indonesia10.0%
Malaysia10.0%
Kazakhstan10.0%
Kenya10.0%
Libia10.0%
Ruanda10.0%
Tanzania10.0%
Uganda10.0%
Repubblica Democratica del Congo10.0%
Zimbabwe10.0%
Perù10.0%
Venezuela10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13

Is Galatina 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 employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student57%strong on education, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Retirement55%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 43–67%
Foreign residents947 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.
Population25,319 people1 Jan 2025Official source · ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 2025
Average net rent (nettokalt)3.08 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2025Official source · Collected source
Dwellings15,272 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)
People in employment9,150 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)
Median gross salary (regional)1,353 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · servizi2.inps.it
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct3.5 %31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)8Official
Households11,395 households31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Galatina when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

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 Galatina?

The published population was 25,319 people in 2025. Source: ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 2025.

How much does it cost to rent in Galatina?

Average net cold rent is about 3.08 EUR/m² per month (2025-S2), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 215 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Collected source.

Is the air quality good in Galatina?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 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 Annual Statistics — IT 2024 PM2.5 exact station subset.

What is the unemployment rate in Galatina?

The unemployment rate is about 10.1 % (2023). Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT).

What is the typical salary around Galatina?

The median gross salary is 1,353 EUR/month. Source: servizi2.inps.it.

How many foreign residents live in Galatina?

947 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total..

Is Galatina a good place to live?

Galatina 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 Derived source total (sum of all published country rows) live in Galatina?

The official country of birth distribution records 25,319 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2025-01-01. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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