Cuba: population and statistics
Cuba has a population of 4,640 (2025) across 172.1 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 264 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,640 residents
- 172.1 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 155 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Cuba ranks No. 12 by population.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 2.4% in Cuba, compared with an average of 15.6% in Beja and 46.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,614 kWh a year here.
Cuba in numbers
Where is Cuba?
Population of Cuba over time
Cuba had 4,804 residents in 2021 and 4,640 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,804 |
| 2022 | 4,807 |
| 2023 | 4,779 |
| 2024 | 4,711 |
| 2025 | 4,640 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Beja for “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,102 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vidigueira, 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Cuba
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 | Cuba | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.0% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 192.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 212 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 27.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 223 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −3.41% | – | 4.50% | ranked 300 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuba | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,902 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 284 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 20.6% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.8% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 90 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 7.8% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 282 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,956 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 287 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 22.8% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 173 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 19.3% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 77.6% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 156 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.4% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 2.4% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 657 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 241 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cuba | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 17.3% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.9% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,198 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 116 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuba | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 656 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 265 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 137.3 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 116 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,200 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.6 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 194 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuba | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.8% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 160 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,178 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 229 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cuba | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 7,339 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 157.0 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 210 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 66.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 13 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Cuba | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.4% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 118 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cuba
Business sectors: Cuba
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.0% ×3.5
- Administrative and support services12.7% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.8
- Construction6.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuba?
Cuba has 4,640 residents (2025), ranking 264 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Cuba?
Cuba covers 172.1 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Cuba growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Cuba went from 4,804 to 4,640, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Cuba?
Cuba is in Beja. Latitude 38.150, longitude −7.883.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Cuba?
In Cuba, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at −3.41% (2025), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Cuba?
In Cuba, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 2.4% (2021), ranking 287 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cuba?
In Cuba, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,614 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cuba?
The nearest to Cuba are Vidigueira (9.2 km), Alvito (14 km), Beja (15 km), Ferreira do Alentejo (23 km), Viana do Alentejo (23 km).
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