Castro Verde: population and statistics
Castro Verde has a population of 7,096 (2025) across 569.4 km², or 12.5 people per km². It ranks 217 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 7,096 residents
- 569.4 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 236 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Castro Verde ranks No. 7 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 50,887 kWh/inh. in Castro Verde, 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 23.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,641 kWh a year here.
Castro Verde in numbers
Where is Castro Verde?
Population of Castro Verde over time
Castro Verde had 6,855 residents in 2021 and 7,096 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,855 |
| 2022 | 6,937 |
| 2023 | 7,055 |
| 2024 | 7,105 |
| 2025 | 7,096 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Beja for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Beja for “Average monthly earnings of employees”.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 79,754 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Castro Verde
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 | Castro Verde | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.7% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 156 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 218.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 171 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 12.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.52% | – | 4.50% | ranked 179 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Castro Verde | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,696 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 229 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 26.8% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.8% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 8.3% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 277 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,878 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 238 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 24.3% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.6% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.5% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.7% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 2.9% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 810 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 203 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Castro Verde | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 17.2% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 174 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.9% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 50,887 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 3 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Castro Verde | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 847 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 237 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 120.1 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 13,568 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 106.0 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 16 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Castro Verde | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.0% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 2,346 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 2 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Castro Verde | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 21,302 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 300.0 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 144 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Castro Verde | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.8% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 93 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Castro Verde
Business sectors: Castro Verde
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.3% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services12.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services10.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.6
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.8
- Construction5.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Castro Verde?
Castro Verde has 7,096 residents (2025), ranking 217 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Castro Verde?
Castro Verde covers 569.4 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Castro Verde growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Castro Verde went from 6,855 to 7,096, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Castro Verde?
Castro Verde is in Beja. Latitude 37.698, longitude −8.082.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Castro Verde?
In Castro Verde, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 2,346 € (2024), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Castro Verde?
In Castro Verde, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 50,887 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 3 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Castro Verde?
In Castro Verde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,641 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Castro Verde?
The nearest to Castro Verde are Ourique (14 km), Almodôvar (21 km), Aljustrel (21 km), Mértola (39 km), Beja (40 km).
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