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A huge, empty-feeling region of high mountains, wide plains and one big logistics city.
Aragón stretches from the high Pyrenees on the French border, across the dry plains of the Ebro valley, to the wild uplands of Teruel in the south. It is a large region with a small population, and about half of its people live in a single city, Zaragoza. The rest is mountains, villages, vineyards and wide open spaces.
It is a region of contrasts. In the north, ski resorts and deep valleys; in the middle, the cities and irrigated farmland of the river; in the south, some of the emptiest land in Europe, so empty that a local campaign adopted the slogan "Teruel exists". It suits people who value space and nature and can live without a dense social scene. The region has 1,364,621 residents (2025).
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Aragón stands out for housing; it is weaker on prosperity and jobs. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €497 a month (2024).
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You will meet English speakers, mostly in the centre and at international employers. Shops, landlords and schools expect Spanish. Contracts, the town hall and most doctors work in Spanish.
People born abroad are in work less often than people born in Spain. Remote income or a job offer makes the move far easier.
Non-urgent surgery takes longer than in most of Spain. Many residents add private health insurance.
Roast lamb, Teruel ham, migas and borage, with Somontano and Cariñena wines.
Practical and unfussy in Zaragoza, slow and quiet almost everywhere else.
Tapas crawls in Zaragoza's old centre, and calmer evenings in Huesca and Teruel.
One big, orderly capital on the Ebro, small provincial cities and thinly populated valleys.
Spanish, with Aragonese and Catalan surviving only in a few zones.
The Pilar festival in Zaragoza in October and medieval-style celebrations in Teruel in February.
Pyrenean hiking, skiing, canyoning and climbing, plus the red-stone landscape around Albarracín.
Zaragoza is a large, practical city that people rarely talk about, which is a part of its charm. It has a huge basilica to the Virgin of the Pilar, a lively old centre of tapas bars, a modern trade-fair area, and a river that is used for walking and rowing. The pace is relaxed, the people direct and friendly, and the city is easy to live in.
Huesca and Teruel are small, quiet cities: Huesca on the edge of the mountains, Teruel with beautiful Mudéjar towers and a reputation for ham and for an annual medieval-style festival. In the north, the valleys of the Pyrenees, with villages such as Aínsa, and the national park of Ordesa, have some of the best walking and climbing in Spain, and the ski resorts of Formigal and Cerler draw visitors in winter. In the south, the Albarracín area has red-stone villages and prehistoric rock art.
Aragonese food is simple and hearty: roast lamb, ham from Teruel, migas, borage and chard, and wines from Somontano and Cariñena. Festivals come with traditional dances (jota) and loud brass bands.
Aragón was once a powerful medieval kingdom that ruled much of the Mediterranean, and it left a legacy of Mudéjar towers, castles and churches that are UNESCO-listed. In recent decades its geography has shaped its fate: the Ebro valley is a natural crossing between Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and the Basque Country, and Zaragoza has become a logistics hub, with a large industrial park, car manufacturing, and distribution centres for global retailers.
At the same time, the rural parts of the region have lost young people for decades. Mountain villages and the interior of Teruel and Huesca now have very low density, and some villages have only a handful of people. The logistics and industrial jobs in the capital keep the region's headline numbers steady, while the countryside empties. Unemployment is 8.0% (2025), and the average gross salary is €28,062 a year (2024). Jobs come out below average.
Costs are low for a region with a strong industrial base, because land is plentiful and the housing stock is large. A typical 70 m² flat rents for about €497 a month (2024), and buying costs €1,763 per square metre (Q2 2026). Housing comes out above average.
Aragón is generally safe, and life expectancy is 84.3 years (2024). The weak spots are long distances and slow rural services. Road deaths are 5.3 per 100k people (2024), among the highest in Spain, and specialists are a long wait for many patients.
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Housing is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish regions.
Households spending >40% of income on housing: 4.40% — better than 96% of European metro regions
Above average: 74 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Households spending >40% of income on housingAragón · 2025 | 4.40% | better than 96% of European metro regions |
| Rent per m²Aragón · 2024 | 7.10 €/m² a month | better than 50% of Spanish regions |
| Rents, change in a yearAragón · 2024 | 3.20% | better than 62% of Spanish regions |
| Buying price per m²Aragón · 2026-Q2 | 1,763 €/m² | better than 66% of Spanish regions |
| House prices, change in a yearAragón · 2026-Q2 | 14.6% | better than 18% of Spanish regions |
Healthcare is around the middle: better than most European metro regions.
Infant mortality: 2.10 per 1,000 births — better than 85% of European metro regions
Average: 57 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Wait for a specialist appointmentAragón · 2025-H2 | 138 days | better than 15% of Spanish regions |
| Wait for surgeryAragón · 2025-H2 | 132 days | better than 26% of Spanish regions |
| DoctorsAragón · 2024 | 599 per 100k people | better than 65% of European metro regions |
| Life expectancyAragón · 2024 | 84.3 years | better than 84% of European metro regions |
| Infant mortalityAragón · 2024 | 2.10 per 1,000 births | better than 85% of European metro regions |
Safety is around the middle: better than most European metro regions.
Thefts: 238 per 100k people — better than 100% of European metro regions
Average: 54 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesAragón · 2024 | 0.59 per 100k people | better than 77% of European metro regions |
| Recorded crimeAragón · 2025 | 41.0 per 1,000 people | better than 68% of Spanish regions |
| RobberiesAragón · 2024 | 102 per 100k people | better than 28% of European metro regions |
| BurglariesAragón · 2024 | 142 per 100k people | better than 57% of European metro regions |
| Road deathsAragón · 2024 | 5.30 per 100k people | better than 6% of European metro regions |
| Assault rateAragón · 2024 | 221 per 100k people | better than 66% of European metro regions |
| TheftsAragón · 2024 | 238 per 100k people | better than 100% of European metro regions |
| Vehicle theftsAragón · 2024 | 11.3 per 100k people | better than 97% of European metro regions |
Wellbeing is around the middle: around the middle of European metro regions.
At risk of poverty: 13.6% — better than 62% of European metro regions
Average: 48 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| At risk of povertyAragón · 2025 | 13.6% | better than 62% of European metro regions |
| Material deprivationAragón · 2025 | 6.50% | better than 34% of European metro regions |
Jobs is below average: behind most European metro regions.
Jobs in high-tech sectors: 3.60% of jobs — worse than 90% of European metro regions
Below average: 40 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Median gross salaryAragón · 2024 | 24,936 € a year per worker | better than 68% of Spanish regions |
| UnemploymentAragón · 2025 | 8.00% | better than 31% of European metro regions |
| Employment rate (20–64)Aragón · 2025 | 75.6% | better than 32% of European metro regions |
| Long-term unemploymentAragón · 2025 | 2.20% of the workforce | better than 42% of European metro regions |
| Youth unemployment (15–24)Aragón · 2025 | 24.1% | better than 16% of European metro regions |
| Labour-force participationAragón · 2025 | 76.1% | better than 32% of European metro regions |
| Youth not in employment/education/trainingAragón · 2025 | 10.7% | better than 35% of European metro regions |
| Jobs in high-tech sectorsAragón · 2025 | 3.60% of jobs | better than 10% of European metro regions |
Prosperity is below average: in the bottom quarter of European metro regions.
Economic output per person: 40,900 PPS per person — worse than 76% of European metro regions
Below average: 27 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Household income per personAragón · 2023 | 22,000 PPS per person | better than 31% of European metro regions |
| Economic output per personAragón · 2024 | 40,900 PPS per person | better than 24% of European metro regions |
What we cannot score for Aragón yet
Aragón has one of the most extreme climates in Spain. The Ebro valley is dry, with hot summers and cold winters, and the strong, cold cierzo wind can blow for days. The mountains are cold and snowy in winter and pleasant in summer. The south is high and dry, with very cold winters.
It is a year-round region, but not an easy one for those who dislike climate extremes. Spring and autumn are the best seasons in the valley, and winter is the season for the north's ski resorts.
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72/100 · above average · 8th of 35 European metro regions
8.0% in 2025
4.4% in Sep 2026
3.1% in 2024
40,900 PPS in 2024
14.6% in Q2 2026
€7.1 per m² a month in 2024
€1,763 per m² in Q2 2026
84.3 years in 2024
75.6% in 2025
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Among the cheaper regions with a real city. Rural Teruel and Huesca are cheaper still, but with few jobs.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Price level vs EU average.
Few luxury options, though Zaragoza has good private services. The Pyrenees offer second homes.
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Distance to the main airport, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Low costs and a strong supply of doctors in Zaragoza, but cold winters, hot summers and large distances are a challenge.
Not measured yet: Climate, Cost of Living, Days above 35 °C, Environment, Frost days, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry).
The University of Zaragoza is large and well regarded, and student life is cheap. Teruel and Huesca have small campuses.
Not measured yet: Commute by public transport, Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Median age, Price level vs EU average, Transport, Walk most.
Safe, affordable and spacious, with good schools in Zaragoza. Rural areas have fewer services.
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average commute (one way), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Zaragoza has jobs in industry, logistics and services, at salaries that stretch further than in Madrid. The social scene is smaller.
Not measured yet: Commute by public transport, Lifestyle, Median age, Transport.
A good location between four big markets, with low costs for space and staff. The local market is modest.
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Connectivity, Digital, Distance to the main airport, Regulatory quality.
Mudéjar art, Goya's native region, village festivals and a good tapas culture. Fewer big events than in the main cities.
Nothing stands out.
Nothing stands out.
Better in the region for culture, food and nightlife: Zaragoza (53)
Not measured yet: Commute by public transport, Lifestyle, Median age, Transport, Walk most.
Good fibre in Zaragoza, low costs and high-speed rail to Madrid and Barcelona. Villages can be isolated.
Not measured yet: Climate, Connectivity, Cost of Living, Digital, Distance to the main airport, Fixed broadband penetration, Homes with fibre to the door, Lifestyle, Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry).
One of the best regions in Spain for mountain sports, canyoning and winter skiing. There is no coast.
Nothing stands out.
Nothing stands out.
Not measured yet: Climate, Days above 35 °C, Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Frost days, Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry), Rainy days (≥1 mm), Strong-wind days.
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