Murtosa: population and statistics
Murtosa has a population of 10,393 (2025) across 73.1 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 185 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 10,393 residents
- 73.1 km²
- 142 people/km²
- 6 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Murtosa ranks No. 19 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 6.9% in Murtosa, compared with an average of 10.9% in Aveiro and 11.7% nationally.
Population under 15: 14.2% in Murtosa, compared with an average of 12.1% in Aveiro and 12.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,501 kWh a year here.
Murtosa in numbers
Where is Murtosa?
Population of Murtosa over time
Murtosa had 9,995 residents in 2021 and 10,393 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,995 |
| 2022 | 10,079 |
| 2023 | 10,274 |
| 2024 | 10,333 |
| 2025 | 10,393 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Population under 15”.
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Dwellings used as secondary residences”.
- “Vacant dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population under 15”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,237 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Estarreja (27,746 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Murtosa
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 | Murtosa | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 14.2% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 162.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 142.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 100 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.98% | – | 4.50% | ranked 172 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Murtosa | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,912 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 198 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 15.9% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.9% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 10.6% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 239 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,801 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 181 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 41.2% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 6.9% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.6% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 11.9% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 15.6% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,355 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 115 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Murtosa | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 30.3% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 79 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.7% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 106 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,656 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 158 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Murtosa | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,313 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 195 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 127.8 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,192 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 72.1 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 227 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Murtosa | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.1% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,203 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 207 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Murtosa | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 18,631 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 216 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 179.8 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 202 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 16.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 102 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Murtosa | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.6% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 141 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Murtosa
Business sectors: Murtosa
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.1% ×3.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services12.0% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×0.9
- Construction7.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.5% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murtosa?
Murtosa has 10,393 residents (2025), ranking 185 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Murtosa?
Murtosa covers 73.1 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Murtosa growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Murtosa went from 9,995 to 10,393, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Murtosa?
Murtosa is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.737, longitude −8.639.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Murtosa?
In Murtosa, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 6.9% (2021), ranking 303 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Murtosa?
In Murtosa, “Population under 15” stands at 14.2% (2025), ranking 12 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Murtosa?
In Murtosa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,501 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Murtosa?
The nearest to Murtosa are Estarreja (6.2 km), Aveiro (11 km), Albergaria-a-Velha (14 km), Ovar (14 km), Ílhavo (15 km).
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