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Living in Oristano

Oristano is a city in Italy. At the start of 2026, the city covers 84.71 km², with a population density of 352.8 people per km². The foreign population count was 1,025 at the start of 2026.

Higher unemployment than 81% of Italian cities that publish it and cleaner air than 98% of Italian cities that publish it.

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

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 Oristano.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

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

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Oristano?

The unemployment rate is about 11.1 % (2023).

  • Unemployment rate: 11.08 % · www.istat.it13
Unemployment across cities in ItalyUnemployment in Oristano is 11.1%. 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%33510–12Oristano 11.1%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
Median gross salary (regional)1,498 EUR/month31 Dec 2024servizi2.inps.it8Official
Unemployment rate11.08 %country median 6.0%31 Dec 2023www.istat.it13Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oristano. 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
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Oristano. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count8 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)3Official
School Count45 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)3Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportFNU3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Oristano?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.8 µg/m³ (2018) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.76 µg/m³ · cdn.who.int1
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Oristano average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Oristano average monthly precipitation, mm02550751004955404841154839679274JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Oristano annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.8PM2.5µg/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 Oristano is 7.8 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/m³147–8Oristano 7.855 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 mean7.76 µg/m³country median 14.031 Dec 2018cdn.who.int1Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.35 · Feb 13.23 · Mar 15.17 · Apr 17.69 · May 21.32 · Jun 25.64 · Jul 28.48 · Aug 29.18 · Sep 26.23 · Oct 22.76 · Nov 18.01 · Dec 14.58 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 7.91 · Feb 7.48 · Mar 9 · Apr 11.26 · May 14.4 · Jun 18.49 · Jul 21.2 · Aug 21.77 · Sep 19.15 · Oct 16 · Nov 12.24 · Dec 9.33 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official
Average temperature by monthJan 10.64 · Feb 10.36 · Mar 12.09 · Apr 14.46 · May 17.83 · Jun 22.05 · Jul 24.81 · Aug 25.44 · Sep 22.65 · Oct 19.36 · Nov 15.13 · Dec 11.95 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 49 · Feb 55.11 · Mar 40.31 · Apr 47.82 · May 40.97 · Jun 15.17 · Jul 3.57 · Aug 8.03 · Sep 38.58 · Oct 67.29 · Nov 92.3 · Dec 73.92 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official

Cities of a similar size in Italy

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

All Italy cities
Rosignano Marittimo30,095 residentsVerbania29,953 residentsOstuni29,943 residentsGrottaglie30,198 residentsComiso30,214 residentsPontedera29,893 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Oristano?

The published population was 30,067 people in 2024. Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)2

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Oristano residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.6%Foreign residents 3.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area84.71 km²2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.5Official
Foreign residents1,025 people1 Jan 2026Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.4Official
Population density352.8 people/km²1 Jan 2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.6Official
Population30,067 people31 Dec 2024Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)2Official

Is Oristano 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 worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–57%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student58%strong on education, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement57%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–69%
Foreign residents1,025 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.
Population30,067 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)
Median gross salary (regional)1,498 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · servizi2.inps.it
Unemployment rate11.08 %31 Dec 2023Official source · www.istat.it
PM2.5 — annual mean7.76 µg/m³31 Dec 2018Official source · cdn.who.int
City area84.71 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 Oristano 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 Oristano?

The published population was 30,067 people in 2024. Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT).

Is the air quality good in Oristano?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.8 µg/m³ (2018) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: cdn.who.int.

What is the unemployment rate in Oristano?

The unemployment rate is about 11.1 % (2023). Source: www.istat.it.

What is the typical salary around Oristano?

The median gross salary is 1,498 EUR/month. Source: servizi2.inps.it.

How many foreign residents live in Oristano?

1,025 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 Oristano a good place to live?

Oristano 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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Sources

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  1. cdn.who.int cdn.who.int · checked 2026-08-26
  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. 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
  5. Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage. situas-servizi.istat.it · checked 2026-07-15
  6. Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage. demo.istat.it · checked 2026-07-15
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. servizi2.inps.it servizi2.inps.it · checked 2026-08-27
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. www.istat.it istat.it · checked 2026-08-26

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