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Living in Meda

Meda is a city in Italy. Foreign-born residents accounted for 11% of the population at the end of 2023. For Meda, the foreign population was 2,169 at the start of 2026. The city covers 8.31 km², with a population density of 2,856.8 people per km² at the start of 2026. The city had 12,053 dwellings in 2023. The city had 15 schools in August 2025.

Lower unemployment than 69% of Italian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 78% of Italian cities that publish it.

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

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 Meda.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Meda?

Average net cold rent is 6.3 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): 6.3 EUR/m²/month · Collected source1

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

Net rent across major citiesMeda highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Meda highlighted€30.00Milano€17.15Rome€9.10Napolinet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings12,053 dwellings31 Dec 2023ISTAT permanent population and housing census by census section and municipality9Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings9,925 dwellings31 Dec 2021Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)4Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.3 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2025Collected source1Official · municipality zone median

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 378 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.3 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 Meda?

The unemployment rate is about 5 % (2023).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.01 % · Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)11
Unemployment across cities in ItalyUnemployment in Meda is 5.0%. 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%10234–6Meda 5.0%316 cities: 6% to under 8%3166–8232 cities: 8% to under 10%2328–10335 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
People in employment10,587 people31 Dec 2021Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)5Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,465 EUR/month31 Dec 2024servizi2.inps.it22Official
Unemployment rate5.01 %country median 6.0%31 Dec 2023Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)11Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Meda. 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
Open the Italy service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Meda. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools15 schools31 Aug 2025MIM Open Data - Anagrafe scuole statali e paritarie14Official
Primary School Count4 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)15Official
School Count16 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)15Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport33 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights20Official
Nearest airportLIN3 Aug 2026OurAirports21Official
Distance to nearest airport26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports21Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 28 µg/m³ in 2022. Annual PM10 was 35 µg/m³ in 2022.

Is the air quality good in Meda?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 19 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 — IT PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SARONNO - SANTUARIO)2

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
Meda annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52519.0PM2.5154035.0PM10104028.0NO₂µg/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 Meda is 19.0 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/m³20412–13171 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/m³11319–20Meda 19.062 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 mean28 µg/m³country median 15.02022Validated annual station statistic media_yy for the requested pollutant23Official
PM10 — annual mean35 µg/m³country median 22.02022Validated annual station statistic media_yy for the requested pollutant23Official
PM2.5 — annual mean19 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — IT PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SARONNO - SANTUARIO)2Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 20.43 · Feb 21.24 · Mar 24.74 · Apr 29.46 · May 30.93 · Jun 38.17 · Jul 36.62 · Aug 38.54 · Sep 32.41 · Oct 27.85 · Nov 21.93 · Dec 15.18 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center16Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -6.63 · Feb -12.11 · Mar -6.44 · Apr -1.7 · May 4.03 · Jun 6.98 · Jul 11.5 · Aug 10.64 · Sep 6.01 · Oct 0.38 · Nov -3.56 · Dec -10.77 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 2.74 · Feb 4.36 · Mar 8.59 · Apr 12.85 · May 17.17 · Jun 21.69 · Jul 24.07 · Aug 23.67 · Sep 19.05 · Oct 13.92 · Nov 8.31 · Dec 3.6 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center16Official

Cities of a similar size in Italy

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

All Italy cities
Giulianova23,584 residentsPompei23,647 residentsAlbenga23,539 residentsSezze23,698 residentsNocera Superiore23,511 residentsMuggiò23,487 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Meda?

The published population was 23,608 people in 2025. Source: ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 20258

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Meda residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.8%Foreign residents 9.2%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents684.5 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2023IstatData / ACI Pubblico registro automobilistico10Official
City area8.31 km²2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.18Official
Foreign residents2,169 people1 Jan 2026Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.17Official
Population density2,857 people/km²1 Jan 2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.19Official
Population Female11,977 people31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)3Official
Population Male11,631 people31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)3Official
Population23,608 people1 Jan 2025ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 20258Official
Population over time8 published observations, 2018–2025
Population in Meda by year, residents22,91423,16223,41123,659201820202022202523,608residents

Population rose 2.8% between 2018 and 2025, from 22,965 to 23,608.

International community in Meda

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)23,608100.0%
Italia20,95088.7%
Pakistan3121.3%
Marocco2811.2%
Ucraina2681.1%
Albania2521.1%
Romania2040.9%
Cina1590.7%
Perù1170.5%
Egitto1140.5%
Show 95 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Senegal800.3%
Moldova660.3%
Ecuador540.2%
Brasile530.2%
Sri Lanka400.2%
Bangladesh360.2%
Germania350.1%
Filippine320.1%
Tunisia320.1%
Svizzera290.1%
Federazione russa290.1%
Francia280.1%
India230.1%
Argentina230.1%
Turchia200.1%
Colombia190.1%
Cuba180.1%
Venezuela160.1%
Regno Unito150.1%
Repubblica Dominicana150.1%
El Salvador150.1%
Polonia140.1%
Siria130.1%
Gambia130.1%
Bulgaria110.0%
Iran110.0%
Belgio100.0%
Spagna100.0%
Nigeria100.0%
Thailandia80.0%
Vietnam80.0%
Costa d'Avorio80.0%
Uruguay80.0%
Stati Uniti d'America70.0%
Giappone50.0%
Algeria50.0%
Ghana50.0%
Maurizio50.0%
Togo50.0%
Bolivia50.0%
Grecia40.0%
Lituania40.0%
Croazia40.0%
Bosnia-Erzegovina40.0%
Macedonia del Nord40.0%
Repubblica ceca40.0%
Afghanistan40.0%
Bielorussia30.0%
Kazakhstan30.0%
Uzbekistan30.0%
Georgia30.0%
Congo30.0%
Guinea-Bissau30.0%
Kenya30.0%
Repubblica Democratica del Congo30.0%
Canada30.0%
Messico30.0%
Cile30.0%
Austria20.0%
Paesi Bassi20.0%
Slovacchia20.0%
Kosovo20.0%
Nepal20.0%
Tagikistan20.0%
Taiwan20.0%
Burkina Faso20.0%
Capo Verde20.0%
Etiopia20.0%
Liberia20.0%
Libia20.0%
Sudafrica20.0%
Guatemala20.0%
Finlandia10.0%
Ungheria10.0%
Lettonia10.0%
Slovenia10.0%
Serbia10.0%
Cambogia10.0%
Corea del Sud10.0%
Emirati Arabi Uniti10.0%
Giordania10.0%
Indonesia10.0%
Iraq10.0%
Israele10.0%
Libano10.0%
Mongolia10.0%
Camerun10.0%
Madagascar10.0%
Mali10.0%
Somalia10.0%
Sudan10.0%
Barbados10.0%
Honduras10.0%
Nicaragua10.0%
Australia10.0%

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

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)23,608100.0%
Italia21,52791.2%
Romania3021.3%
Ucraina2641.1%
Pakistan2501.1%
Cina2020.9%
Marocco1960.8%
Albania1620.7%
Egitto900.4%
Senegal860.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Perù770.3%
Sri Lanka490.2%
Ecuador360.2%
Filippine300.1%
Bangladesh250.1%
Tunisia240.1%
Brasile230.1%
India180.1%
Moldova170.1%
El Salvador170.1%
Turchia160.1%
Federazione russa140.1%
Gambia130.1%
Francia120.1%
Polonia120.1%
Bulgaria90.0%
Iran90.0%
Siria90.0%
Nigeria90.0%
Venezuela80.0%
Costa d'Avorio70.0%
Cuba70.0%
Spagna60.0%
Repubblica Dominicana60.0%
Serbia50.0%
Colombia50.0%
Afghanistan40.0%
Bolivia40.0%
Germania30.0%
Repubblica ceca30.0%
Giappone30.0%
Maurizio30.0%
Grecia20.0%
Svizzera20.0%
Bosnia-Erzegovina20.0%
Macedonia del Nord20.0%
Kosovo20.0%
Uzbekistan20.0%
Georgia20.0%
Congo20.0%
Ghana20.0%
Guinea-Bissau20.0%
Messico20.0%
Argentina20.0%
Austria10.0%
Finlandia10.0%
Regno Unito10.0%
Portogallo10.0%
Lettonia10.0%
Croazia10.0%
Slovacchia10.0%
Bielorussia10.0%
Giordania10.0%
Indonesia10.0%
Iraq10.0%
Kazakhstan10.0%
Tagikistan10.0%
Taiwan10.0%
Algeria10.0%
Burkina Faso10.0%
Sudafrica10.0%
Togo10.0%
Canada10.0%
Honduras10.0%
Cile10.0%
Uruguay10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Is Meda 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 worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student55%strong on education, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–60%
Foreign residents2,169 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.
Population23,608 people1 Jan 2025Official source · ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 2025
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.3 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2025Official source · Collected source
Dwellings12,053 dwellings31 Dec 2023Official source · ISTAT permanent population and housing census by census section and municipality
People in employment10,587 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)
Median gross salary (regional)2,465 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
Residents born abroad10.95 %31 Dec 2023ISTAT permanent population and housing census by census section and municipality9Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct8.81 %31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)6Official
Households10,354 households31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Meda 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.

Open the official coverage guide
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 Meda?

The published population was 23,608 people in 2025. Source: ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 2025.

How much does it cost to rent in Meda?

Average net cold rent is 6.3 EUR/m² per month (2025-S2), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 441 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Collected source.

Is the air quality good in Meda?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 19 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 — IT PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station SARONNO - SANTUARIO).

What is the unemployment rate in Meda?

The unemployment rate is about 5 % (2023). Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT).

What is the typical salary around Meda?

The median gross salary is 2,465 EUR/month. Source: servizi2.inps.it.

How many foreign residents live in Meda?

2,169 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 Meda a good place to live?

Meda 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 Meda?

The official country of birth distribution records 23,608 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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