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Living in Macomer

Macomer is a city in Italy. For Macomer, the foreign population count was 329 at the start of 2026. Macomer covers 122.8 km², with a population density of 72.9 people per km² at the start of 2026.

Higher unemployment than 72% of Italian cities that publish it and cleaner air than any other Italian city that publishes it.

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

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 Macomer.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Macomer yet. Italy has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesMacomer highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Macomer highlighted€30.00Milano€17.15Rome€9.10Napolinet rent, € / m² / month

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Macomer?

The unemployment rate is about 9.9 % (2023).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.93 % · www.istat.it10
Unemployment across cities in ItalyUnemployment in Macomer is 9.9%. 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%2328–10Macomer 9.9%335 cities: 10% to under 12%33510–12189 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
Median gross salary (regional)1,269 EUR/month31 Dec 2024servizi2.inps.it9Official
Unemployment rate9.93 %country median 6.0%31 Dec 2023www.istat.it10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Macomer. 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 Macomer. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count4 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)3Official
School Count19 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)3Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportFNU3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Distance to nearest airport42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Macomer. 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
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Macomer.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Macomer?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 3 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency1

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
Macomer annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5253.0PM2.5µg/m³

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

PM2.5 across cities in ItalyAnnual PM2.5 in Macomer is 3.0 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/m³73–4Macomer 3.01 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/m³20412–13171 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
PM2.5 — annual mean3 µg/m³country median 14.031 Dec 2024European Environment Agency1Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 19.83 · Feb 22.25 · Mar 26.84 · Apr 30.99 · May 34.75 · Jun 38.7 · Jul 40.42 · Aug 41.12 · Sep 37.14 · Oct 32.4 · Nov 24.81 · Dec 20.14 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -3.06 · Feb -2.92 · Mar -2.93 · Apr 1.23 · May 5.88 · Jun 9.06 · Jul 12.83 · Aug 12.66 · Sep 8.83 · Oct 4.36 · Nov -1.02 · Dec -1.87 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official
Average temperature by monthJan 7.57 · Feb 7.6 · Mar 10.15 · Apr 13.32 · May 17.1 · Jun 21.93 · Jul 24.55 · Aug 24.5 · Sep 20.5 · Oct 17.03 · Nov 12.2 · Dec 8.71 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official
Annual PM2.5 over time10 published observations, 2015–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Macomer by year, µg/m³2.64.56.58.4201520172019202120243.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 57.1% between 2015 and 2024, from 7.0 to 3.0.

Cities of a similar size in Italy

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

All Italy cities
Monticello Conte Otto9,070 residentsMatelica9,072 residentsBorgoricco9,079 residentsTreia9,080 residentsIstrana9,082 residentsSanta Lucia di Piave9,053 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Macomer?

The published population was 9,069 people in 2024. Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)2

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Macomer residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.4%Foreign residents 3.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area122.8 km²2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.6Official
Foreign residents329 people1 Jan 2026Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.5Official
Population density72.89 people/km²1 Jan 2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.7Official
Population9,069 people31 Dec 2024Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)2Official

Is Macomer 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 worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student52%strong on education, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement62%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 50–74%
Foreign residents329 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.
Population9,069 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)
Median gross salary (regional)1,269 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · servizi2.inps.it
Unemployment rate9.93 %31 Dec 2023Official source · www.istat.it
PM2.5 — annual mean3 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
City area122.8 km²2026Official source · Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Macomer 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 Macomer?

The published population was 9,069 people in 2024. Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT).

Is the air quality good in Macomer?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 3 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Macomer?

The unemployment rate is about 9.9 % (2023). Source: www.istat.it.

What is the typical salary around Macomer?

The median gross salary is 1,269 EUR/month. Source: servizi2.inps.it.

How many foreign residents live in Macomer?

329 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 Macomer a good place to live?

Macomer 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Macomer, Italy: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/it/macomer/ 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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  1. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT) istat.it · checked 2026-08-02
  3. Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it) dati.istruzione.it · checked 2026-08-03
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total. demo.istat.it · checked 2026-07-15
  6. Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage. situas-servizi.istat.it · checked 2026-07-15
  7. Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage. demo.istat.it · checked 2026-07-15
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. servizi2.inps.it servizi2.inps.it · checked 2026-08-27
  10. www.istat.it istat.it · checked 2026-08-26

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