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Living in Porto Torres

Porto Torres is a city in Italy. At the start of 2026, the city covered 104.7 km² and had a population density of 197 people per km². The foreign population count was 334 at the start of 2026.

Higher unemployment than 88% 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 Porto Torres?

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 Porto Torres.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

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

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Porto Torres?

The unemployment rate is about 12.2 % (2023).

  • Unemployment rate: 12.19 % · www.istat.it11
Unemployment across cities in ItalyUnemployment in Porto Torres is 12.2%. 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%33510–12189 cities: 12% to under 14%18912–14Porto Torres 12.2%85 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)1,434 EUR/month31 Dec 2024servizi2.inps.it10Official
Unemployment rate12.19 %country median 6.0%31 Dec 2023www.istat.it11Official

Public employment service

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count5 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)3Official
School Count21 count3 Aug 2026Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito (dati.istruzione.it)3Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport31 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Nearest airportAHO3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Distance to nearest airport24 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Porto Torres?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. 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
Porto Torres annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5µg/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 Porto Torres is 7.0 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/m³147–8Porto Torres 7.055 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 µg/m³country median 14.031 Dec 2024European Environment Agency1Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 16.7 · Feb 16.82 · Mar 19.8 · Apr 22.78 · May 27.44 · Jun 30.04 · Jul 32.74 · Aug 32.44 · Sep 29.89 · Oct 26.1 · Nov 22.49 · Dec 19.43 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan 6.14 · Feb 4.89 · Mar 6.09 · Apr 9.33 · May 11.7 · Jun 14.62 · Jul 18.6 · Aug 19.47 · Sep 16.77 · Oct 11.56 · Nov 9.24 · Dec 6.57 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official
Average temperature by monthJan 12.15 · Feb 11.67 · Mar 12.91 · Apr 14.88 · May 17.7 · Jun 21.52 · Jul 24.18 · Aug 24.65 · Sep 22.5 · Oct 20 · Nov 16.51 · Dec 13.57 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official
Annual PM2.5 over time11 published observations, 2013–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Porto Torres by year, µg/m³6.87.68.49.22013201620182020202220247.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 17.4% between 2013 and 2024, from 8.5 to 7.0.

Cities of a similar size in Italy

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

All Italy cities
Cortona20,834 residentsMonsummano Terme20,797 residentsRomano di Lombardia20,929 residentsSestu20,751 residentsBussolengo20,943 residentsCormano20,744 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Porto Torres?

The published population was 20,846 people in 2024. Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)2

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Porto Torres residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.4%Foreign residents 1.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area104.7 km²2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.6Official
Foreign residents334 people1 Jan 2026Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.5Official
Population density197 people/km²1 Jan 2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.7Official
Population20,846 people31 Dec 2024Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)2Official

Is Porto Torres 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 employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student54%strong on education, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–70%
Foreign residents334 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.
Population20,846 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)
Median gross salary (regional)1,434 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · servizi2.inps.it
Unemployment rate12.19 %31 Dec 2023Official source · www.istat.it
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
City area104.7 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 Porto Torres 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 Porto Torres?

The published population was 20,846 people in 2024. Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT).

Is the air quality good in Porto Torres?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 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 Porto Torres?

The unemployment rate is about 12.2 % (2023). Source: www.istat.it.

What is the typical salary around Porto Torres?

The median gross salary is 1,434 EUR/month. Source: servizi2.inps.it.

How many foreign residents live in Porto Torres?

334 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 Porto Torres a good place to live?

Porto Torres 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). Porto Torres, Italy: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/it/porto-torres/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Porto Torres, Italy: salary, jobs, climate},
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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. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. servizi2.inps.it servizi2.inps.it · checked 2026-08-27
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  1. www.istat.it istat.it · checked 2026-08-26

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