Aveiro: population and statistics
Aveiro has a population of 91,397 (2025) across 197.6 km², or 463 people per km². It ranks 32 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 91,397 residents
- 197.6 km²
- 463 people/km²
- 6 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Aveiro ranks No. 2 by population.
Population with completed higher education: 30.2% in Aveiro, compared with an average of 18.3% in Aveiro and 21.5% nationally.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): 117.8 in Aveiro, compared with an average of 91.1 in Aveiro and 100.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 18.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,517 kWh a year here.
Aveiro in numbers
Where is Aveiro?
Population of Aveiro over time
Aveiro had 83,676 residents in 2021 and 91,397 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 83,676 |
| 2022 | 87,296 |
| 2023 | 89,592 |
| 2024 | 90,942 |
| 2025 | 91,397 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Population with completed higher education”.
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Average monthly earnings of employees”.
- “Population with completed higher education”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rented usual residences”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,672 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Aveiro
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 | Aveiro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 174.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 243 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 462.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 9.23% | – | 4.50% | ranked 55 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aveiro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 23,058 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 35 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.3% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.5% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 96 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.9% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 214 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 42,182 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 33 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 11.2% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.9% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 224 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 66.6% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 26.9% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 13 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 48.9% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 34 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,343 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 40 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aveiro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 25.4% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.1% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 111 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 9,343 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 13 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aveiro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 12,019 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 30 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 134.2 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 127 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 13,866 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 13 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 117.8 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 7 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aveiro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.7% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,619 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 14 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aveiro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 452,112 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 495.9 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 95 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 27.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 53 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Aveiro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 30.2% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 6 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aveiro
Business sectors: Aveiro
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services18.3% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.8
- Education6.6% ×1.5
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.3% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aveiro?
Aveiro has 91,397 residents (2025), ranking 32 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Aveiro?
Aveiro covers 197.6 km², with a density of 463 people per km².
Is the population of Aveiro growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Aveiro went from 83,676 to 91,397, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Aveiro?
Aveiro is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.639, longitude −8.655.
Population with completed higher education: what is the figure for Aveiro?
In Aveiro, “Population with completed higher education” stands at 30.2% (2021), ranking 6 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.2%.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): what is the figure for Aveiro?
In Aveiro, “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)” stands at 117.8 (2023), ranking 7 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 79.5.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aveiro?
In Aveiro, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,517 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aveiro?
The nearest to Aveiro are Ílhavo (4.4 km), Vagos (9.9 km), Murtosa (11 km), Estarreja (14 km), Albergaria-a-Velha (16 km).
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