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Colorful Job Market: How Foreign Workers Support the Balearic Islands — and What Is Still Missing

Why Housing Is a Pressure Point for Mallorca’s Workforce

Housing shortages and long commutes are making it harder for Mallorca’s workforce to stay in place.

Published: April 22, 2026
Colorful Job Market: How Foreign Workers Support the Balearic Islands — and What Is Still Missing

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Why is housing such a big issue for workers in Mallorca?

Many people work in Palma but live in places such as Llucmajor or even on another island, which makes commuting more difficult. At the same time, affordable housing is limited, so some municipalities end up using guesthouses as temporary staff accommodation. That can help for a season, but it is not a long-term solution.

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