Oliveira de Azeméis: population and statistics
Oliveira de Azeméis has a population of 70,027 (2025) across 161.1 km², or 435 people per km². It ranks 42 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 70,027 residents
- 161.1 km²
- 435 people/km²
- 193 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Oliveira de Azeméis ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: 7.3% in Oliveira de Azeméis, compared with an average of 13.0% in Aveiro and 15.8% nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 55.8 in Oliveira de Azeméis, compared with an average of 200.9 in Aveiro and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,415 kWh a year here.
Oliveira de Azeméis in numbers
Where is Oliveira de Azeméis?
Population of Oliveira de Azeméis over time
Oliveira de Azeméis had 66,918 residents in 2021 and 70,027 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 66,918 |
| 2022 | 68,178 |
| 2023 | 69,109 |
| 2024 | 69,573 |
| 2025 | 70,027 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,563 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vale de Cambra, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Santa Maria da Feira (142,676 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oliveira de Azeméis
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 | Oliveira de Azeméis | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.3% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 221.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 434.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.65% | – | 4.50% | ranked 152 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oliveira de Azeméis | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 22,779 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 37 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.9% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.3% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 30,645 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 53 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 7.3% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.5% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 73.3% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 19.3% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 26.5% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 88 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,333 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 117 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oliveira de Azeméis | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 23.0% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 14.0% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 144 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,826 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 51 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oliveira de Azeméis | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 8,130 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 41 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 117.6 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 212 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,611 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 81 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 85.0 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 106 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oliveira de Azeméis | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.1% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,463 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 41 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oliveira de Azeméis | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 38,935 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 55.8 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 278 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Oliveira de Azeméis | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.8% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 135 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oliveira de Azeméis
Business sectors: Oliveira de Azeméis
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services19.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing13.6% ×3.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.8
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oliveira de Azeméis?
Oliveira de Azeméis has 70,027 residents (2025), ranking 42 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Oliveira de Azeméis?
Oliveira de Azeméis covers 161.1 km², with a density of 435 people per km².
Is the population of Oliveira de Azeméis growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Oliveira de Azeméis went from 66,918 to 70,027, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Oliveira de Azeméis?
Oliveira de Azeméis is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.833, longitude −8.483.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: what is the figure for Oliveira de Azeméis?
In Oliveira de Azeméis, “Dwellings used as secondary residences” stands at 7.3% (2021), ranking 286 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 25.8%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oliveira de Azeméis?
In Oliveira de Azeméis, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 55.8 (2025), ranking 278 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oliveira de Azeméis?
In Oliveira de Azeméis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,415 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oliveira de Azeméis?
The nearest to Oliveira de Azeméis are Vale de Cambra (7.3 km), São João da Madeira (7.5 km), Estarreja (12 km), Santa Maria da Feira (12 km), Ovar (13 km).
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