Amares: population and statistics
Amares has a population of 19,739 (2025) across 82.0 km², or 241 people per km². It ranks 127 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 19,739 residents
- 82.0 km²
- 241 people/km²
- 99 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Amares ranks No. 10 by population.
Buildings built since 2001: 24.8% in Amares, compared with an average of 24.0% in Braga and 17.3% nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 2,680 kWh/inh. in Amares, compared with an average of 4,196 kWh/inh. in Braga and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,413 kWh a year here.
Amares in numbers
Where is Amares?
Population of Amares over time
Amares had 18,383 residents in 2021 and 19,739 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,383 |
| 2022 | 18,903 |
| 2023 | 19,367 |
| 2024 | 19,583 |
| 2025 | 19,739 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,478 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vila Verde (49,649 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Amares
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 | Amares | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.7% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 180.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 240.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 7.38% | – | 4.50% | ranked 82 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amares | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 8,787 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 142 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 24.8% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.4% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 10,122 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 149 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 26.2% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 150 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.9% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 274 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.7% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 105 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 11.7% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 12.1% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 166 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,392 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 111 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amares | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 19.0% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 28.8% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 53 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,680 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 280 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amares | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,336 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 131 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 120.6 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 197 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,008 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.2 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 200 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amares | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.7% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,238 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 181 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Amares | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 47,457 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 241.4 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 172 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 22.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 66 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Amares | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.4% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 118 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Amares
Business sectors: Amares
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×1.2
- Construction15.5% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.3% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amares?
Amares has 19,739 residents (2025), ranking 127 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Amares?
Amares covers 82.0 km², with a density of 241 people per km².
Is the population of Amares growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Amares went from 18,383 to 19,739, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Amares?
Amares is in Braga. Latitude 41.633, longitude −8.350.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Amares?
In Amares, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 24.8% (2021), ranking 28 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Amares?
In Amares, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 2,680 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 280 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amares?
In Amares, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,413 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amares?
The nearest to Amares are Vila Verde (7.4 km), Póvoa de Lanhoso (10 km), Terras de Bouro (10 km), Braga (12 km), Vieira do Minho (18 km).
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