Ferreira do Alentejo: population and statistics
Ferreira do Alentejo has a population of 9,625 (2025) across 648.2 km², or 14.8 people per km². It ranks 191 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 9,625 residents
- 648.2 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 146 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Ferreira do Alentejo ranks No. 5 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 6.8% in Ferreira do Alentejo, compared with an average of 12.7% in Beja and 13.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 39.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,608 kWh a year here.
Ferreira do Alentejo in numbers
Where is Ferreira do Alentejo?
Population of Ferreira do Alentejo over time
Ferreira do Alentejo had 8,212 residents in 2021 and 9,625 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,212 |
| 2022 | 8,717 |
| 2023 | 9,245 |
| 2024 | 9,376 |
| 2025 | 9,625 |
Did you know?
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 90,786 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aljustrel, 20.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beja (39,627 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Ferreira do Alentejo
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 | Ferreira do Alentejo | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.3% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 244.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 14.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 261 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 17.21% | – | 4.50% | ranked 9 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferreira do Alentejo | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,951 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 219 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 30.2% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.5% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 6.8% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,247 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 227 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 19.3% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 202 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 21.2% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 16 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 75.8% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 5.8% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 249 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 776 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 209 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ferreira do Alentejo | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.7% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.2% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 7,474 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 20 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferreira do Alentejo | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,180 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 207 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 127.6 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,151 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.2 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 174 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferreira do Alentejo | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,410 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 63 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ferreira do Alentejo | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 28,310 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 180 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 298.0 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 147 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Ferreira do Alentejo | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ferreira do Alentejo
Business sectors: Ferreira do Alentejo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39.2% ×4.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.0% ×1.4
- Construction4.6% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical4.1% ×0.4
- Health and social work3.6% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferreira do Alentejo?
Ferreira do Alentejo has 9,625 residents (2025), ranking 191 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ferreira do Alentejo?
Ferreira do Alentejo covers 648.2 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Ferreira do Alentejo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Ferreira do Alentejo went from 8,212 to 9,625, a change of +17.2%.
Where is Ferreira do Alentejo?
Ferreira do Alentejo is in Beja. Latitude 38.059, longitude −8.116.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Ferreira do Alentejo?
In Ferreira do Alentejo, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 17.21% (2025), ranking 9 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Ferreira do Alentejo?
In Ferreira do Alentejo, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 6.8% (2021), ranking 292 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ferreira do Alentejo?
In Ferreira do Alentejo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,608 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ferreira do Alentejo?
The nearest to Ferreira do Alentejo are Aljustrel (20 km), Beja (22 km), Cuba (23 km), Alvito (24 km), Vidigueira (32 km).
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