Barrancos: population and statistics
Barrancos has a population of 1,413 (2025) across 168.4 km², or 8.4 people per km². It ranks 307 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 1,413 residents
- 168.4 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 361 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Barrancos ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 53.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,588 kWh a year here.
Barrancos in numbers
Where is Barrancos?
Population of Barrancos over time
Barrancos had 1,461 residents in 2021 and 1,413 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,461 |
| 2022 | 1,445 |
| 2023 | 1,429 |
| 2024 | 1,429 |
| 2025 | 1,413 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Beja for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Beja for “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,588 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Barrancos
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 | Barrancos | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.7% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 156 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) | 243.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 8.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 296 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −3.29% | – | 4.50% | ranked 298 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Barrancos | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 1,216 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 305 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 27.9% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 24 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 11.9% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 4.9% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 1,280 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 305 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 42.0% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 45 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.2% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 219 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.8% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.8% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 6.7% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 239 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 499 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 269 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Barrancos | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 17.5% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 171 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.2% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,454 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 186 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Barrancos | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 270 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 307 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 188.9 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,512 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.0 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 266 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Barrancos | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,098 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 291 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Barrancos | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 3,597 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 299 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 253.1 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 162 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Barrancos | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 8.7% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 296 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Barrancos
Business sectors: Barrancos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing53.3% ×6.7
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.4
- Manufacturing3.3% ×0.7
- Construction3.3% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical3.3% ×0.3
- Education2.6% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barrancos?
Barrancos has 1,413 residents (2025), ranking 307 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Barrancos?
Barrancos covers 168.4 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Barrancos growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Barrancos went from 1,461 to 1,413, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Barrancos?
Barrancos is in Beja. Latitude 38.131, longitude −6.976.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Barrancos?
In Barrancos, “Enterprises” stands at 270 (2023), ranking 307 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
Buildings: what is the figure for Barrancos?
In Barrancos, “Buildings” stands at 1,216 (2021), ranking 305 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Barrancos?
In Barrancos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,588 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Barrancos?
The nearest to Barrancos are Mourão (41 km), Moura (42 km), Serpa (58 km), Reguengos de Monsaraz (58 km), Portel (66 km).
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