Odemira: population and statistics
Odemira has a population of 44,043 (2025) across 1,720.6 km², or 25.6 people per km². It ranks 71 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 44,043 residents
- 1,720.6 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 27 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Odemira ranks No. 1 by population.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: 7,958 € in Odemira, compared with an average of 10,072 € in Beja and 12,214 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,627 kWh a year here.
Odemira in numbers
Where is Odemira?
Population of Odemira over time
Odemira had 36,157 residents in 2021 and 44,043 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,157 |
| 2022 | 41,165 |
| 2023 | 44,712 |
| 2024 | 44,941 |
| 2025 | 44,043 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Beja for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Beja for “Population change over 4 years”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 240,980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Odemira
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 | Odemira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.8% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.8% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 179.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 236 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 25.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 229 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 21.81% | – | 4.50% | ranked 2 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odemira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 19,070 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 56 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 18.9% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.4% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.1% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 136 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 22,129 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 78 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 31.5% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.9% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 68.9% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.1% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 9.8% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,708 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 77 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Odemira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 34.6% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.9% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,282 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 299 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odemira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 4,644 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 83 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 103.9 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 7,958 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.3 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 167 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odemira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.1% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,145 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 262 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Odemira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 391,788 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 880.6 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 50 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 35.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 30 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Odemira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.2% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 217 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Odemira
Business sectors: Odemira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.6% ×3.2
- Accommodation and food services14.3% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services12.2% ×0.8
- Transport and storage7.0% ×1.9
- Construction6.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.3% ×0.5
- Other service activities3.8% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odemira?
Odemira has 44,043 residents (2025), ranking 71 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Odemira?
Odemira covers 1,720.6 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Odemira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Odemira went from 36,157 to 44,043, a change of +21.8%.
Where is Odemira?
Odemira is in Beja. Latitude 37.583, longitude −8.633.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Odemira?
In Odemira, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 21.81% (2025), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Odemira?
In Odemira, “Declared gross income per inhabitant” stands at 7,958 € (2024), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 10,553 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Odemira?
In Odemira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,627 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Odemira?
The nearest to Odemira are Monchique (30 km), Aljezur (33 km), Ourique (37 km), Sines (46 km), Santiago do Cacém (47 km).
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