Ourique: population and statistics
Ourique has a population of 5,129 (2025) across 663.3 km², or 7.7 people per km². It ranks 255 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,129 residents
- 663.3 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 214 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Ourique ranks No. 11 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 31.6% in Ourique, compared with an average of 26.3% in Beja and 12.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,626 kWh a year here.
Ourique in numbers
Where is Ourique?
Population of Ourique over time
Ourique had 4,912 residents in 2021 and 5,129 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,912 |
| 2022 | 5,023 |
| 2023 | 5,074 |
| 2024 | 5,086 |
| 2025 | 5,129 |
Did you know?
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 92,901 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Castro Verde, 13.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aljustrel (9,319 residents), 26 km away.
All indicators for Ourique
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 | Ourique | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.8% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 301.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 7.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.42% | – | 4.50% | ranked 155 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ourique | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,053 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 254 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 31.6% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 13 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.4% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 194 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.0% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 237 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,288 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 257 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 39.8% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 57 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.6% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 79.8% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.5% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 5.3% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 911 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 180 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ourique | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 21.6% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 127 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.5% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,402 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 102 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ourique | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 745 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 254 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 146.8 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,675 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 79.0 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 156 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ourique | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.1% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,177 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 232 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ourique | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 13,912 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 272.4 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 155 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Ourique | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.7% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 267 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ourique
Business sectors: Ourique
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.9% ×4.1
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services10.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services10.1% ×0.6
- Construction5.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.0% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.0
- Education3.2% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ourique?
Ourique has 5,129 residents (2025), ranking 255 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ourique?
Ourique covers 663.3 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Ourique growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Ourique went from 4,912 to 5,129, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Ourique?
Ourique is in Beja. Latitude 37.650, longitude −8.225.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Ourique?
In Ourique, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 7.7 inh./km² (2025), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ourique?
In Ourique, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 31.6% (2021), ranking 13 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ourique?
In Ourique, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,626 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ourique?
The nearest to Ourique are Castro Verde (14 km), Almodôvar (21 km), Aljustrel (26 km), Odemira (37 km), Ferreira do Alentejo (46 km).
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