Serpa: population and statistics
Serpa has a population of 14,428 (2025) across 1,105.6 km², or 13.0 people per km². It ranks 152 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 14,428 residents
- 1,105.6 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 218 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Serpa ranks No. 3 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 43.4% in Serpa, compared with an average of 26.3% in Beja and 12.5% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 10.8% in Serpa, compared with an average of 7.3% in Beja and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 39.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,609 kWh a year here.
Serpa in numbers
Where is Serpa?
Population of Serpa over time
Serpa had 14,004 residents in 2021 and 14,428 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,004 |
| 2022 | 14,315 |
| 2023 | 14,776 |
| 2024 | 14,623 |
| 2025 | 14,428 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Beja for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 154,850 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Moura, 25.7 km away.
All indicators for Serpa
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 | Serpa | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.3% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 132 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 240.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 13.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.03% | – | 4.50% | ranked 196 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Serpa | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 9,867 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 127 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 43.4% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 1 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 10.1% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 8.9% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 10,478 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 143 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 32.8% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 106 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.1% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.4% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.5% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 6.2% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 691 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 232 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Serpa | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 18.3% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.4% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,609 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 28 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Serpa | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,075 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 142 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 140.4 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,236 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 76.0 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 186 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Serpa | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.8% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 24 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,177 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 231 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Serpa | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 32,873 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 226.3 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 185 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Serpa | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.9% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 196 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Serpa
Business sectors: Serpa
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39.5% ×4.9
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.5
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.0% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Serpa?
Serpa has 14,428 residents (2025), ranking 152 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Serpa?
Serpa covers 1,105.6 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Serpa growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Serpa went from 14,004 to 14,428, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Serpa?
Serpa is in Beja. Latitude 37.933, longitude −7.583.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Serpa?
In Serpa, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 43.4% (2021), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Serpa?
In Serpa, “Unemployment rate” stands at 10.8% (2021), ranking 24 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Serpa?
In Serpa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,609 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Serpa?
The nearest to Serpa are Moura (26 km), Beja (26 km), Mértola (34 km), Vidigueira (35 km), Cuba (36 km).
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