Ílhavo: population and statistics
Ílhavo has a population of 43,297 (2025) across 73.5 km², or 589 people per km². It ranks 72 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 43,297 residents
- 73.5 km²
- 589 people/km²
- 16 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Ílhavo ranks No. 6 by population.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: 12,864 € in Ílhavo, compared with an average of 11,769 € in Aveiro and 12,214 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,518 kWh a year here.
Ílhavo in numbers
Where is Ílhavo?
Population of Ílhavo over time
Ílhavo had 39,741 residents in 2021 and 43,297 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,741 |
| 2022 | 40,969 |
| 2023 | 42,249 |
| 2024 | 42,973 |
| 2025 | 43,297 |
Did you know?
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aveiro (91,397 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ílhavo
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 | Ílhavo | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 174.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 589.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.95% | – | 4.50% | ranked 57 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ílhavo | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 15,179 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 77 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.9% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 258 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.9% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 128 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.7% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 144 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 22,515 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 75 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 21.3% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.8% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 73.7% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 29.3% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,188 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 47 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ílhavo | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 25.9% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 17.7% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,496 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 58 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ílhavo | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 4,993 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 78 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 118.2 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,864 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 87.6 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 88 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ílhavo | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.3% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,539 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 23 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ílhavo | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 109,254 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 88 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 253.3 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 161 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Ílhavo | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 22.3% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 32 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ílhavo
Business sectors: Ílhavo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services17.9% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×1.0
- Construction7.9% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ílhavo?
Ílhavo has 43,297 residents (2025), ranking 72 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ílhavo?
Ílhavo covers 73.5 km², with a density of 589 people per km².
Is the population of Ílhavo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Ílhavo went from 39,741 to 43,297, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Ílhavo?
Ílhavo is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.600, longitude −8.667.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Ílhavo?
In Ílhavo, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,539 € (2024), ranking 23 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ílhavo?
In Ílhavo, “Declared gross income per inhabitant” stands at 12,864 € (2024), ranking 27 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 10,553 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ílhavo?
In Ílhavo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,518 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ílhavo?
The nearest to Ílhavo are Aveiro (4.4 km), Vagos (5.6 km), Murtosa (15 km), Oliveira do Bairro (17 km), Estarreja (19 km).
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