Santa Maria da Feira: population and statistics
Santa Maria da Feira has a population of 142,676 (2025) across 215.9 km², or 661 people per km². It ranks 20 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 142,676 residents
- 215.9 km²
- 661 people/km²
- 151 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Santa Maria da Feira ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,447 kWh a year here.
Santa Maria da Feira in numbers
Where is Santa Maria da Feira?
Population of Santa Maria da Feira over time
Santa Maria da Feira had 137,613 residents in 2021 and 142,676 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 137,613 |
| 2022 | 139,670 |
| 2023 | 141,386 |
| 2024 | 142,311 |
| 2025 | 142,676 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Buildings”.
- “Buildings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,235 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Santa Maria da Feira
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 | Santa Maria da Feira | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 193.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 660.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.68% | – | 4.50% | ranked 177 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Santa Maria da Feira | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 44,564 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 6 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.7% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 229 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.0% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.9% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 62,470 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 21 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 9.2% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.3% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 73.9% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.4% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 30.4% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 76 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,636 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 84 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Santa Maria da Feira | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 28.7% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 88 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 14.4% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,560 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 94 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Santa Maria da Feira | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 17,702 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 19 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 125.2 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,264 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 106 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 89.0 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 80 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Santa Maria da Feira | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.7% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,408 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 65 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Santa Maria da Feira | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 114,426 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 80.3 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 262 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Santa Maria da Feira | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.8% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 76 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Santa Maria da Feira
Business sectors: Santa Maria da Feira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services14.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing10.6% ×2.3
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.2% ×1.2
- Education5.3% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Santa Maria da Feira?
Santa Maria da Feira has 142,676 residents (2025), ranking 20 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Santa Maria da Feira?
Santa Maria da Feira covers 215.9 km², with a density of 661 people per km².
Is the population of Santa Maria da Feira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Santa Maria da Feira went from 137,613 to 142,676, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Santa Maria da Feira?
Santa Maria da Feira is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.933, longitude −8.533.
Buildings: what is the figure for Santa Maria da Feira?
In Santa Maria da Feira, “Buildings” stands at 44,564 (2021), ranking 6 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Santa Maria da Feira?
In Santa Maria da Feira, “Enterprises” stands at 17,702 (2023), ranking 19 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Santa Maria da Feira?
In Santa Maria da Feira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,447 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Santa Maria da Feira?
The nearest to Santa Maria da Feira are São João da Madeira (4.6 km), Ovar (11 km), Oliveira de Azeméis (12 km), Espinho (12 km), Vale de Cambra (15 km).
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