Estarreja: population and statistics
Estarreja has a population of 27,746 (2025) across 108.2 km², or 256 people per km². It ranks 97 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 27,746 residents
- 108.2 km²
- 256 people/km²
- 8 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Estarreja ranks No. 9 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 25,717 kWh/inh. in Estarreja, 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 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,466 kWh a year here.
Estarreja in numbers
Where is Estarreja?
Population of Estarreja over time
Estarreja had 26,280 residents in 2021 and 27,746 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,280 |
| 2022 | 26,877 |
| 2023 | 27,431 |
| 2024 | 27,595 |
| 2025 | 27,746 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,150 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Murtosa, 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Estarreja
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 | Estarreja | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.7% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 196.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 202 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 256.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.58% | – | 4.50% | ranked 125 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Estarreja | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 11,193 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 106 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.3% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 171 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 20.7% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 12,983 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 114 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 10.3% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.4% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 77.8% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 15.0% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 14.2% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,296 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 125 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Estarreja | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 26.9% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 100 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 12.6% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 25,717 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 5 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Estarreja | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,914 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 111 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 106.2 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,365 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 100 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 86.2 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 99 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Estarreja | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.2% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,601 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 15 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Estarreja | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 22,850 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 82.6 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 258 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Estarreja | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.2% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 123 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Estarreja
Business sectors: Estarreja
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services14.7% ×0.9
- Construction10.6% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.6% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Estarreja?
Estarreja has 27,746 residents (2025), ranking 97 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Estarreja?
Estarreja covers 108.2 km², with a density of 256 people per km².
Is the population of Estarreja growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Estarreja went from 26,280 to 27,746, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Estarreja?
Estarreja is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.750, longitude −8.567.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Estarreja?
In Estarreja, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 25,717 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Estarreja?
In Estarreja, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,601 € (2024), ranking 15 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Estarreja?
In Estarreja, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,466 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Estarreja?
The nearest to Estarreja are Murtosa (6.2 km), Albergaria-a-Velha (9.6 km), Oliveira de Azeméis (12 km), Ovar (14 km), Aveiro (14 km).
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