Espinho: population and statistics
Espinho has a population of 32,455 (2025) across 21.1 km², or 1,541 people per km². It ranks 89 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 32,455 residents
- 21.1 km²
- 1,541 people/km²
- 20 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Espinho ranks No. 7 by population.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 58.2% in Espinho, compared with an average of 73.9% in Aveiro and 69.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,488 kWh a year here.
Espinho in numbers
Where is Espinho?
Population of Espinho over time
Espinho had 31,642 residents in 2021 and 32,455 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,642 |
| 2022 | 31,894 |
| 2023 | 32,210 |
| 2024 | 32,399 |
| 2025 | 32,455 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,950 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Espinho
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 | Espinho | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.5% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 276.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 106 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 1,541 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 15 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.57% | – | 4.50% | ranked 204 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Espinho | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 8,746 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 143 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.8% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.2% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.2% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 16,023 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 95 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.1% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 58.2% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 32.2% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 4 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 48.8% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,703 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 26 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Espinho | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 37.4% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 12.4% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 156 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,847 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 265 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Espinho | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,849 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 88 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 119.5 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,766 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 100.4 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 31 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Espinho | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.1% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,344 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 94 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Espinho | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 167,444 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 516.4 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 90 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 11.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 123 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Espinho | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 21.2% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 39 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Espinho
Business sectors: Espinho
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services16.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work9.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×0.9
- Education6.5% ×1.5
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.3
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Espinho?
Espinho has 32,455 residents (2025), ranking 89 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Espinho?
Espinho covers 21.1 km², with a density of 1,541 people per km².
Is the population of Espinho growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Espinho went from 31,642 to 32,455, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Espinho?
Espinho is in Aveiro. Latitude 41.010, longitude −8.640.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Espinho?
In Espinho, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 58.2% (2021), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Espinho?
In Espinho, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 1,541 inh./km² (2025), ranking 15 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Espinho?
In Espinho, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,488 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Espinho?
The nearest to Espinho are Santa Maria da Feira (12 km), Vila Nova de Gaia (14 km), Porto (16 km), Ovar (16 km), São João da Madeira (17 km).
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