Alvito: population and statistics
Alvito has a population of 2,353 (2025) across 264.9 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 304 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 2,353 residents
- 264.9 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 176 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Alvito ranks No. 13 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 25.4% in Alvito, compared with an average of 16.5% in Beja and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,604 kWh a year here.
Alvito in numbers
Where is Alvito?
Population of Alvito over time
Alvito had 2,248 residents in 2021 and 2,353 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,248 |
| 2022 | 2,224 |
| 2023 | 2,287 |
| 2024 | 2,304 |
| 2025 | 2,353 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Beja for “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”.
- Number 1 in Beja for “Vacant dwellings”.
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,094 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Alvito
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 | Alvito | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.8% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.9% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 21 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 200.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 198 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 8.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.67% | – | 4.50% | ranked 151 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alvito | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 1,653 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 304 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 23.0% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.9% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 22.0% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 1,749 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 304 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 22.4% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 25.4% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.1% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.8% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.3% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 277 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 920 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 178 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alvito | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 25.0% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.3% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,256 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 39 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alvito | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 328 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 299 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 143.4 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,794 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 135 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.3 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 167 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alvito | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.2% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,285 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 133 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alvito | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 8,073 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 346.7 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 132 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Alvito | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.3% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 186 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alvito
Business sectors: Alvito
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.3% ×3.7
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services10.7% ×1.3
- Construction6.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.5
- Health and social work3.7% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alvito?
Alvito has 2,353 residents (2025), ranking 304 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alvito?
Alvito covers 264.9 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Alvito growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Alvito went from 2,248 to 2,353, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Alvito?
Alvito is in Beja. Latitude 38.250, longitude −7.983.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Alvito?
In Alvito, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 25.4% (2021), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Alvito?
In Alvito, “Enterprises” stands at 328 (2023), ranking 299 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alvito?
In Alvito, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,604 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alvito?
The nearest to Alvito are Viana do Alentejo (9.5 km), Cuba (14 km), Vidigueira (17 km), Ferreira do Alentejo (24 km), Portel (25 km).
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