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Madrid is a city in Spain. The unemployment rate is 10.38 % (from World Bank Data). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-13.

Unemployment rate 10.38 % World Bank Data

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-13

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Country: Spain · Population 3,410,000 people · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Trend Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 10.38 % Down (-9% YoY) Country estimate Down (-9% YoY) World Bank Data Official AFresh
Madrid has Unemployment rate at 10.38 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from World Bank Data.

For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.

Cost & housing

Cost & income

Cost & income — 5 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
groceries_monthly_eur 296 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat prc_ppp_ind groceries & household services PLI, EU27=100 baseline converted to EUR via HICP) Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx) Official AFresh
Madrid has groceries_monthly_eur at 296 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx).
utilities_monthly_eur 70 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat nrg_pc_204 electricity band 1D + nrg_pc_202 gas band D2, weighted by national consumption mix and heating-degree-day share) Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas) Official AFresh
Madrid has utilities_monthly_eur at 70 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas).
net_income_eur_month 2,068 EUR/month Country average (single, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Madrid has net_income_eur_month at 2,068 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.
net_income_couple_eur_month 2,498 EUR/month Country average (married one earner, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Madrid has net_income_couple_eur_month at 2,498 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.
net_income_family_eur_month 2,885 EUR/month Country average (married one earner with two children, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III with Kindergeld considered, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Madrid has net_income_family_eur_month at 2,885 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Median monthly city rent 1,250 EUR/month City marketplace/community context Numbeo Community DAging
Madrid has Median monthly city rent at 1,250 EUR/month, observed on 2025-05-15 from Numbeo.

Remote work and nomad infrastructure

Remote work and nomad infrastructure — Madrid
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence

Expat and international community

Expat and international community — Madrid
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence

Immigration and registration services

Immigration and registration services — Madrid
ServiceSourceObserved
Immigration officeOfficial service link pending import

Economic profile

Economic profile — Madrid
MetricValueSourceObservedConfidence

Quality of life & safety

Connectivity

Connectivity — 3 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Nearest scheduled airport IATA MAD code City centroid to nearest scheduled-service airport OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh
Madrid has Nearest scheduled airport IATA at MAD code, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest scheduled airport distance 14 km Great-circle distance; driving time not implied OurAirports — airports.csv details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

cheaper than 81% of cities in Spain (rank 259 of 1325); 56% below the median

Madrid has Nearest scheduled airport distance at 14 km, observed on 2026-06-13 from OurAirports — airports.csv.
Nearest airport direct destinations 158 count Direct destinations from MAD OpenFlights — routes.dat details.sourceType.open_data AFresh

better than 78% of cities in Spain (rank 923 of 1183); 316% above the median

Madrid has Nearest airport direct destinations at 158 count, observed on 2026-06-13 from OpenFlights — routes.dat.
Confidence A official B aggregator C modelled D community Freshness Fresh Aging Stale

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Madrid, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

4 city-level metrics· 6 country-level· Not yet city-level:Income & taxesSafetyHealthcareEducation: No official registry existsEnvironment & climateAir qualityDemographics: Destatis AZR publishes national top-10 (collected separately for country page)

Frequently asked about Madrid

How much is rent in Madrid?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Madrid?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Madrid safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

4 metrics are measured at city level. 6 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Madrid’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-13. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Madrid figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.


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Official sources

  1. Ayuntamiento de Madrid
  2. Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones
  3. INE — Instituto Nacional de Estadística
  4. Ministerio de Sanidad
  5. Eurostat (European Commission)