Águeda: population and statistics
Águeda has a population of 50,635 (2025) across 335.3 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 62 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 50,635 residents
- 335.3 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 55 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Águeda ranks No. 5 by population.
Unemployment rate: 4.6% in Águeda, compared with an average of 6.2% in Aveiro and 8.2% nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 6,309 kWh/inh. in Águeda, compared with an average of 6,360 kWh/inh. in Aveiro and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,433 kWh a year here.
Águeda in numbers
Where is Águeda?
Population of Águeda over time
Águeda had 47,267 residents in 2021 and 50,635 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 47,267 |
| 2022 | 49,011 |
| 2023 | 50,154 |
| 2024 | 50,583 |
| 2025 | 50,635 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 46,957 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oliveira do Bairro, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aveiro (91,397 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Águeda
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Águeda | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 209.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 151.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 7.13% | – | 4.50% | ranked 86 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Águeda | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 18,655 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 59 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.6% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.1% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.6% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 23,114 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 73 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 10.0% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.6% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.4% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 146 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 15.1% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 132 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 21.3% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 109 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,250 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 135 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Águeda | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 19.7% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.3% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,309 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 37 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Águeda | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 6,216 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 61 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 123.9 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,546 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 88 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 89.5 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 74 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Águeda | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.6% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,384 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 74 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Águeda | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 57,253 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 113.1 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 239 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Águeda | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.4% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 98 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Águeda
Business sectors: Águeda
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services16.3% ×1.0
- Manufacturing11.8% ×2.6
- Construction9.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.1% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Águeda?
Águeda has 50,635 residents (2025), ranking 62 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Águeda?
Águeda covers 335.3 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Águeda growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Águeda went from 47,267 to 50,635, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Águeda?
Águeda is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.581, longitude −8.442.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Águeda?
In Águeda, “Unemployment rate” stands at 4.6% (2021), ranking 281 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Águeda?
In Águeda, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 6,309 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 37 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Águeda?
In Águeda, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,433 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Águeda?
The nearest to Águeda are Oliveira do Bairro (8.6 km), Albergaria-a-Velha (13 km), Anadia (16 km), Sever do Vouga (16 km), Ílhavo (19 km).
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