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Murcia Ranks Fourth Lowest in Spain’s 2024 Quality‑of‑Life Index

The experimental nine‑dimension gauge shows only a slight regional improvement despite broader national gains.

Overview

  • Murcia scored 100.364 on the INE’s Multidimensional Quality of Life Indicator for 2024, below the national average of 101.47.
  • The region’s score edged up from 100.172 in 2023, yet its standing remained the fourth lowest among autonomous communities.
  • Murcia exceeded the national average only in Governance and basic rights (101.911 vs 98.562) and Overall life experience (104.130 vs 102.702).
  • Seven dimensions trailed the state average, including Material conditions, Work, Health, Education, Leisure and social relations, Physical safety, and Environment.
  • Nationally, the index rose by 0.27 points to 101.47, with Navarra, La Rioja and the Basque Country leading and the Canary Islands, Andalusia and Galicia at the bottom.