Is Malaga safe to live in?
Málaga · Andalucía
BB Index
Average
Malaga scores 46.9/100 (Average) on the Buen Barrio safety index. Here is what the official Spanish data says about crime, cost of living and demographics before you decide to move.
Population
597,173
Foreign nationals
11.7%
Crime
64/1k
BB Index
46.9
Crime in Malaga
Safer than 14% of Spanish municipalities with data
Malaga records 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, above the national average of 55.8.
Cost of living in Malaga
In Malaga, the average home price is €3,246/m² and the median rent is around €718/month.
Who lives in Malaga
11.7% of the 597,173 residents of Malaga are foreign nationals, according to the latest municipal register.
Frequently asked questions about Malaga
Is Malaga safe to live in?
Malaga scores 46.9/100 (Average) on the Buen Barrio safety index. It is safer than 14% of Spanish municipalities with crime data, with a rate of 64 offences per 1,000 residents.
What is the crime rate in Malaga?
Malaga records 64 offences per 1,000 residents per year. This is above the national average of 55.8 per 1,000 residents.
What percentage of Malaga's population has foreign nationality?
11.7% of the 597,173 residents of Malaga are foreign nationals, according to the latest municipal register.
How much does it cost to live in Malaga?
In Malaga, the average home price is €3,246/m² and the median rent is around €718/month.