Oliveira do Bairro: population and statistics
Oliveira do Bairro has a population of 25,698 (2025) across 87.3 km², or 294 people per km². It ranks 100 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 25,698 residents
- 87.3 km²
- 294 people/km²
- 43 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Oliveira do Bairro ranks No. 11 by population.
Population under 15: 14.0% in Oliveira do Bairro, compared with an average of 12.1% in Aveiro and 12.4% nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 49.2 in Oliveira do Bairro, compared with an average of 200.9 in Aveiro and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,461 kWh a year here.
Oliveira do Bairro in numbers
Where is Oliveira do Bairro?
Population of Oliveira do Bairro over time
Oliveira do Bairro had 23,599 residents in 2021 and 25,698 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,599 |
| 2022 | 24,562 |
| 2023 | 25,227 |
| 2024 | 25,430 |
| 2025 | 25,698 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”.
- “Population under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,230 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Águeda (50,635 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Oliveira do Bairro
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 do Bairro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 14.0% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 18 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 159.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 294.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.89% | – | 4.50% | ranked 60 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oliveira do Bairro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 9,096 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 140 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 8.0% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 257 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.3% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 83 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 20.9% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 11,443 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 133 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.5% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.6% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.6% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 24.5% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,337 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 116 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oliveira do Bairro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 20.8% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.8% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 128 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,460 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 34 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oliveira do Bairro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,231 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 100 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 128.1 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,746 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 83.9 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 117 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oliveira do Bairro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.6% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,408 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 64 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oliveira do Bairro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 12,585 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 49.2 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 289 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Oliveira do Bairro | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.5% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 67 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oliveira do Bairro
Business sectors: Oliveira do Bairro
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services14.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing10.3% ×2.2
- Construction10.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.4% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oliveira do Bairro?
Oliveira do Bairro has 25,698 residents (2025), ranking 100 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Oliveira do Bairro?
Oliveira do Bairro covers 87.3 km², with a density of 294 people per km².
Is the population of Oliveira do Bairro growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Oliveira do Bairro went from 23,599 to 25,698, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Oliveira do Bairro?
Oliveira do Bairro is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.517, longitude −8.500.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Oliveira do Bairro?
In Oliveira do Bairro, “Population under 15” stands at 14.0% (2025), ranking 18 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oliveira do Bairro?
In Oliveira do Bairro, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 49.2 (2025), ranking 289 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oliveira do Bairro?
In Oliveira do Bairro, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,461 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oliveira do Bairro?
The nearest to Oliveira do Bairro are Águeda (8.6 km), Anadia (11 km), Vagos (15 km), Mealhada (15 km), Ílhavo (17 km).
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