Spain stands out for its high quality of life, but the question lies in what autonomous community It brings together the best conditions for its inhabitants. Although regions are often referred to as Catalonia or Andalusiahe Multidimensional Quality of Life Indicator (MCLI) from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reveals that none of them is at the top of the ranking. This annual indicator assesses nine areas, including education, health, income, security and environmental quality in each autonomous community. In the latest IMCV report, published in October 2023 and based on 2022 data, the general quality of life in Spain showed a slight improvement, reaching 101.54 points, slightly increasing from 101.40 in 2022.
However, the maximum level of 102.03 points in 2019 has not yet been exceeded, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Navarrewhich has dominated this index for 16 years, maintains its leadership with a score of 105.29, surpassing La Riojathe second with 104.14 points. On the other hand, Canary Islands and Ceuta They occupy the lowest positions, with 98.96 and 95.97 points respectively. Navarre particularly stands out in the areas of education, environment, life experience, health and working conditionsranking above the national average in almost every area.
Navarre, the autonomous community with the best quality of life
Navarra is once again at the top of the quality of life ranking in Spain, according to the latest IMCV. This index, which analyzes aspects such as environment, education, health and working conditions, places Navarra in first position nationally, standing out in aspects such as life experience, environment and leisure. Navarra also ranks second in terms of education and health, and first in terms of material living conditions. However, the report indicates that it can improve in the areas of governance and security, where it occupies intermediate positions.
The IMCV compares autonomous communities in nine areas ranging from working conditions to safety conditions, based on more than 50 indicators taken from surveys of living and employment conditions. Not only is Navarra a leader in global quality of life, but it has also maintained this leadership for 16 years, ranking first in most areas analyzed. La Rioja and Aragon occupy second and third place respectively.
He Navarrese councilor Félix Taberna underlines that this leadership constitutes an opportunity for improvement in areas where Navarre has room for growth, highlighting the importance of effective public policies and a solid industrial system, which contributes more than 30% to GDP of the community, generating stable and high tax revenues. These resources allow more investment in public services, which translates into better conditions for citizens.
Navarra also scores high in education and social protectionwith a significant percentage of young people having completed higher education and assistance programs such as guaranteed income, higher than the minimum subsistence income, from which thousands of families benefit. This focus on overall quality of life, which takes into account not only income but also community and general well-being factors, has consolidated Navarra as a benchmark for quality of life in Spain.
Results by communities
In short, Navarra stands out as the autonomous community with the best quality of life in Spain, reaching a overall index of 105,290higher than the national average of 101,538.
Furthermore, other communities also exceed this average: La Rioja (104,143), Aragon (103,894), Euskadi (103,886), Cantabria (103,565), Asturias (102,755), Balearic Islands (102,613), Valencian Community (102,560), Madrid (102,384), Castilla y León (101,779) and Castilla-La Spot (101,642).
At the other extreme, Extremadura (101.49), Catalonia (101.14), Murcia (100.38), Melilla (100), Andalusia (99.73), Galicia (99.67 ), the Canary Islands (98.96) and Ceuta (95.97) are below the national average in terms of quality of life.
Areas in which it stands out
Of the nine areas assessed, Navarre It ranks first out of four: general life experience, environment and surroundings, leisure and social relations, and health. This reflects a general satisfaction of its inhabitants in multiple areas fundamental to well-being. Navarre also stands out for education, in second place, and for material living conditions, where it occupies third place.
Navarre’s leadership in the environmental field is due to its sustainability policies and the high quality of air and green spaces. Access to recreational areas and natural spaces is one of the main characteristics that have pushed the regional community to be a leader in this dimension, promoting a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle. In the area of leisure and social relations, Navarre offers opportunities for socialization and access to cultural and recreational activities.
In terms of health, Navarra is in second place; has a health system accessible and effective which contributes to a high life expectancy of its inhabitants and a positive perception of their general well-being. The community has also made significant progress in reducing the dropout rate and improving the quality of education at all levels.
