Albergaria-a-Velha: population and statistics
Albergaria-a-Velha has a population of 26,362 (2025) across 158.8 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 99 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 26,362 residents
- 158.8 km²
- 166 people/km²
- 127 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Albergaria-a-Velha ranks No. 10 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 7,952 kWh/inh. in Albergaria-a-Velha, 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 20.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,454 kWh a year here.
Albergaria-a-Velha in numbers
Where is Albergaria-a-Velha?
Population of Albergaria-a-Velha over time
Albergaria-a-Velha had 25,032 residents in 2021 and 26,362 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,032 |
| 2022 | 25,533 |
| 2023 | 26,118 |
| 2024 | 26,318 |
| 2025 | 26,362 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,244 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Estarreja, 9.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Águeda (50,635 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Albergaria-a-Velha
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 | Albergaria-a-Velha | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 191.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 166.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.31% | – | 4.50% | ranked 130 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albergaria-a-Velha | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 10,200 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 119 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.0% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.8% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 90 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.2% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 12,523 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 118 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 250 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.4% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.8% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 138 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.0% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 20.7% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,322 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 122 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albergaria-a-Velha | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 21.3% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 14.4% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 7,952 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 17 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albergaria-a-Velha | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,129 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 103 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 119.8 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,258 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 85.4 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 102 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albergaria-a-Velha | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.9% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,454 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 43 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albergaria-a-Velha | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 21,095 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 80.1 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 263 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 71.8% | – | 18.4% | ranked 12 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Albergaria-a-Velha | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.8% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 111 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Albergaria-a-Velha
Business sectors: Albergaria-a-Velha
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services14.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.9
- Construction8.5% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albergaria-a-Velha?
Albergaria-a-Velha has 26,362 residents (2025), ranking 99 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Albergaria-a-Velha?
Albergaria-a-Velha covers 158.8 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Albergaria-a-Velha growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Albergaria-a-Velha went from 25,032 to 26,362, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Albergaria-a-Velha?
Albergaria-a-Velha is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.694, longitude −8.481.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Albergaria-a-Velha?
In Albergaria-a-Velha, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 7,952 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 17 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Albergaria-a-Velha?
In Albergaria-a-Velha, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 71.8% (2025), ranking 12 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Albergaria-a-Velha?
In Albergaria-a-Velha, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,454 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Albergaria-a-Velha?
The nearest to Albergaria-a-Velha are Estarreja (9.6 km), Sever do Vouga (9.9 km), Águeda (13 km), Murtosa (14 km), Oliveira de Azeméis (16 km).
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