Landscaper demand in Palma, IB
How in-demand is landscaper work in Palma right now, how the local market looks, and how to start.
fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. 17 landscaper pros listed on HireLocal in Palma against ~1,400 the market supports — #9 of 16 trades by demand.
Demand in Palma: 160,000 households
Palma has 160,000 households. 17 landscaper pros are listed on HireLocal — about 1.2 % of the 1,400 the market can support.
- Households
- ~160,000
- Pros the market supports
- ~1,400
- Listed on HireLocal
- 17
| Households | 157,101 |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 67 % |
| Pros the market supports | 1,381 |
| listed on HireLocal | 17 |
| Coverage | 1.2 % |
| Score | 99 / 100 |
By national ratios Palma supports about 1,400 full-time landscaper pros — a large market with room for niche specialists, emergency-only operators and franchises alike. That is larger than most Spain cities we cover. 67 % of homes are owner-occupied, so the work skews toward owners who decide and pay themselves — repairs, upgrades and maintenance plans. The housing stock is old for the country, which pushes repair and replacement demand above the national average.
17 landscaper pros are listed in Palma. Every listed pro covers roughly 9,400 households — plenty of room before this market reads as crowded.
Palma's affluent villa and second-home market drives high-end landscaping demand — Mediterranean and salt-tolerant planting, pool surrounds, and marina-adjacent grounds. Balearic water-efficiency rules govern irrigation, island lead times affect plant and material supply, and the premium owner base sustains year-round maintenance.
Sources: INE, Censo de Población y Viviendas 2021 (January 1, 2021); U.S. BLS OEWS; HireLocal. Updated . How we calculate →
Should you start as a landscaper in Palma?
If you are training as a landscaper, Palma is a market to start in: it supports about 1,400 pros and HireLocal lists 17, so a new listing is visible immediately. No state licence is required for this trade here; registration and insurance still apply. Pros in Spain typically charge €18–35 / hr.
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- Landscaper scores 99/100 (Underserved) in Palma — fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. There are 17 pros serving the city today.
- How many landscaper pros are there in Palma?
- We track 17 landscaper pros serving Palma, ranking #9 of 16 trades by local demand.