Almodôvar: population and statistics
Almodôvar has a population of 7,033 (2025) across 777.9 km², or 9.0 people per km². It ranks 219 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 7,033 residents
- 777.9 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 287 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Almodôvar ranks No. 8 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 28.4% in Almodôvar, compared with an average of 26.3% in Beja and 12.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,645 kWh a year here.
Almodôvar in numbers
Where is Almodôvar?
Population of Almodôvar over time
Almodôvar had 6,749 residents in 2021 and 7,033 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,749 |
| 2022 | 6,796 |
| 2023 | 6,979 |
| 2024 | 7,034 |
| 2025 | 7,033 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Beja for “Usual residences with central heating”.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 108,947 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Castro Verde, 20.8 km away.
All indicators for Almodôvar
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 | Almodôvar | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.9% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 280.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 9.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.21% | – | 4.50% | ranked 161 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Almodôvar | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,131 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 215 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 28.4% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 23 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.9% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 263 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.0% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,579 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 221 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 33.1% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.3% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.8% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.7% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 9.5% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 195 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 950 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 173 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Almodôvar | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.3% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 7.2% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 193 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,971 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 249 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Almodôvar | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 922 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 223 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 132.1 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 135 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,974 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 82.7 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 128 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Almodôvar | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.1% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,227 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 190 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Almodôvar | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 24,021 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 195 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 341.5 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 133 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Almodôvar | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.5% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 278 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Almodôvar
Business sectors: Almodôvar
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.1% ×4.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services10.4% ×1.3
- Construction8.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.4
- Other service activities6.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.9% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Almodôvar?
Almodôvar has 7,033 residents (2025), ranking 219 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Almodôvar?
Almodôvar covers 777.9 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Almodôvar growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Almodôvar went from 6,749 to 7,033, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Almodôvar?
Almodôvar is in Beja. Latitude 37.511, longitude −8.060.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Almodôvar?
In Almodôvar, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 9.0 inh./km² (2025), ranking 292 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Almodôvar?
In Almodôvar, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 28.4% (2021), ranking 23 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Almodôvar?
In Almodôvar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,645 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Almodôvar?
The nearest to Almodôvar are Castro Verde (21 km), Ourique (21 km), Mértola (39 km), Loulé (41 km), Aljustrel (42 km).
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