Anadia: population and statistics
Anadia has a population of 29,259 (2025) across 216.6 km², or 135 people per km². It ranks 94 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 29,259 residents
- 216.6 km²
- 135 people/km²
- 66 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Anadia ranks No. 8 by population.
Unemployment rate: 4.3% in Anadia, compared with an average of 6.2% in Aveiro and 8.2% nationally.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 19.6% in Anadia, compared with an average of 16.4% in Aveiro and 13.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,441 kWh a year here.
Anadia in numbers
Where is Anadia?
Population of Anadia over time
Anadia had 27,543 residents in 2021 and 29,259 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,543 |
| 2022 | 28,237 |
| 2023 | 28,831 |
| 2024 | 29,052 |
| 2025 | 29,259 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,340 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mealhada, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Águeda (50,635 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,764 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Anadia
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 | Anadia | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.1% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 260.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 135.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.23% | – | 4.50% | ranked 105 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Anadia | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 12,877 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 91 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.9% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.4% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 194 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.6% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 39 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 14,973 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 101 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 12.2% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.5% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.4% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 116 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 12.2% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 15.5% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 856 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 189 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Anadia | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 19.4% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 17.4% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,776 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 82 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Anadia | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 4,108 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 87 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 142.5 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 94 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) | 82.2 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 134 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Anadia | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.3% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,302 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 119 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Anadia | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 79,981 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 274.3 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 154 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Anadia | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.6% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 80 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Anadia
Business sectors: Anadia
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services14.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.8% ×1.7
- Manufacturing9.7% ×2.1
- Construction9.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Anadia?
Anadia has 29,259 residents (2025), ranking 94 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Anadia?
Anadia covers 216.6 km², with a density of 135 people per km².
Is the population of Anadia growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Anadia went from 27,543 to 29,259, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Anadia?
Anadia is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.433, longitude −8.433.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Anadia?
In Anadia, “Unemployment rate” stands at 4.3% (2021), ranking 289 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Anadia?
In Anadia, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 19.6% (2021), ranking 39 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Anadia?
In Anadia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,441 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Anadia?
The nearest to Anadia are Mealhada (5.7 km), Oliveira do Bairro (11 km), Águeda (16 km), Cantanhede (17 km), Mortágua (19 km).
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