Aljustrel: population and statistics
Aljustrel has a population of 9,319 (2025) across 458.5 km², or 20.3 people per km². It ranks 195 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 9,319 residents
- 458.5 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 172 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Aljustrel ranks No. 6 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 20,744 kWh/inh. in Aljustrel, compared with an average of 7,110 kWh/inh. in Beja and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,623 kWh a year here.
Aljustrel in numbers
Where is Aljustrel?
Population of Aljustrel over time
Aljustrel had 8,833 residents in 2021 and 9,319 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,833 |
| 2022 | 8,928 |
| 2023 | 9,051 |
| 2024 | 9,255 |
| 2025 | 9,319 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Beja for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 64,211 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ferreira do Alentejo, 20.5 km away.
All indicators for Aljustrel
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 | Aljustrel | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.2% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 226.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 20.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 243 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.50% | – | 4.50% | ranked 127 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aljustrel | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,560 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 204 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 22.1% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.5% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.4% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,869 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 215 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 19.8% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.0% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 82.6% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 88 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.5% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 4.4% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 267 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 833 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 196 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aljustrel | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 15.7% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 194 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.5% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 20,744 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 7 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aljustrel | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 890 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 231 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 98.3 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,488 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 39 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 87.4 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 91 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aljustrel | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.4% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,661 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 11 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aljustrel | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 14,442 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 236 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 155.5 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 212 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Aljustrel | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.0% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 193 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aljustrel
Business sectors: Aljustrel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.3% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade18.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services10.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.6
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
- Education4.7% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aljustrel?
Aljustrel has 9,319 residents (2025), ranking 195 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Aljustrel?
Aljustrel covers 458.5 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Aljustrel growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Aljustrel went from 8,833 to 9,319, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Aljustrel?
Aljustrel is in Beja. Latitude 37.878, longitude −8.161.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Aljustrel?
In Aljustrel, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 20,744 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 7 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Aljustrel?
In Aljustrel, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,661 € (2024), ranking 11 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aljustrel?
In Aljustrel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,623 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aljustrel?
The nearest to Aljustrel are Ferreira do Alentejo (20 km), Castro Verde (21 km), Ourique (26 km), Beja (30 km), Cuba (39 km).
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