Ovar: population and statistics
Ovar has a population of 58,091 (2025) across 147.7 km², or 393 people per km². It ranks 53 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 58,091 residents
- 147.7 km²
- 393 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Ovar ranks No. 4 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 8.0% in Ovar, compared with an average of 10.9% in Aveiro and 11.7% 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 1,484 kWh a year here.
Ovar in numbers
Where is Ovar?
Population of Ovar over time
Ovar had 55,588 residents in 2021 and 58,091 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,588 |
| 2022 | 56,519 |
| 2023 | 57,192 |
| 2024 | 57,759 |
| 2025 | 58,091 |
Did you know?
- “Vacant dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,686 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Santa Maria da Feira (142,676 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,936 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ovar
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 | Ovar | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 193.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 205 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 393.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.50% | – | 4.50% | ranked 154 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ovar | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 19,471 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 54 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.2% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.6% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 163 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.5% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 28,587 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 59 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 18.9% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 205 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.0% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 291 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 72.5% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 228 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 18.9% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 31.1% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,713 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 75 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ovar | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 30.2% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 13.0% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 146 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,951 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 49 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ovar | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 6,600 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 57 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 115.4 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,209 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 48 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 89.2 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 77 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ovar | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.1% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,494 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 32 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ovar | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 110,923 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 191.5 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 198 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Ovar | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 18.8% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 55 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ovar
Business sectors: Ovar
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 services15.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.3% ×1.1
- Construction7.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.8
- Education6.3% ×1.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ovar?
Ovar has 58,091 residents (2025), ranking 53 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ovar?
Ovar covers 147.7 km², with a density of 393 people per km².
Is the population of Ovar growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Ovar went from 55,588 to 58,091, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Ovar?
Ovar is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.867, longitude −8.633.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Ovar?
In Ovar, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 8.0% (2021), ranking 291 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Ovar?
In Ovar, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,494 € (2024), ranking 32 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ovar?
In Ovar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,484 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ovar?
The nearest to Ovar are Santa Maria da Feira (11 km), São João da Madeira (12 km), Oliveira de Azeméis (13 km), Estarreja (14 km), Murtosa (14 km).
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