Alandroal: population and statistics
Alandroal has a population of 4,989 (2025) across 542.7 km², or 9.2 people per km². It ranks 259 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,989 residents
- 542.7 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 339 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Évora, Alandroal ranks No. 12 by population.
Population with completed higher education: 7.9% in Alandroal, compared with an average of 17.8% in Évora and 21.5% nationally.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 1.3% in Alandroal, compared with an average of 18.0% in Évora and 46.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,605 kWh a year here.
Alandroal in numbers
Where is Alandroal?
Population of Alandroal over time
Alandroal had 5,007 residents in 2021 and 4,989 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,007 |
| 2022 | 5,049 |
| 2023 | 5,095 |
| 2024 | 5,004 |
| 2025 | 4,989 |
Did you know?
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 76,006 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vila Viçosa, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Estremoz (12,858 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Alandroal
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 | Alandroal | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.3% | 26.6% | 26.9% | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.3% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 346.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 58 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 9.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 290 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −0.36% | – | 4.50% | ranked 261 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alandroal | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,286 | 80,507 | 3,573,416 | ranked 244 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 23.9% | 22.4% | 12.8% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 11.3% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 6.6% | 9.5% | 14.2% | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,420 | 98,839 | 5,970,677 | ranked 254 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 39.1% | 18.2% | 25.8% | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.1% | 15.8% | 13.1% | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.7% | 69.9% | 77.8% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.2% | 21.1% | 13.6% | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 1.3% | 18.0% | 13.8% | ranked 299 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 717 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 221 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alandroal | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.4% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,923 kWh/inh. | 5,121 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 132 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alandroal | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 682 | 21,436 | 1,510,274 | ranked 261 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 133.9 | 133.4 | 128.1 | ranked 128 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,177 € | 11,967 € | 10,553 € | ranked 186 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.1 | 94.3 | 79.5 | ranked 240 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alandroal | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,211 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 203 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alandroal | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 19,598 | 1,114,694 | 82,011,658 | ranked 212 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 392.2 | 689.3 | 275.0 | ranked 122 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Alandroal | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 7.9% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 303 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alandroal
Business sectors: Alandroal
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.8% ×4.1
- Administrative and support services13.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade12.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services11.1% ×1.3
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical3.8% ×0.4
- Health and social work3.5% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alandroal?
Alandroal has 4,989 residents (2025), ranking 259 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alandroal?
Alandroal covers 542.7 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Alandroal growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Alandroal went from 5,007 to 4,989, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Alandroal?
Alandroal is in Évora. Latitude 38.700, longitude −7.400.
Population with completed higher education: what is the figure for Alandroal?
In Alandroal, “Population with completed higher education” stands at 7.9% (2021), ranking 303 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.2%.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Alandroal?
In Alandroal, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 1.3% (2021), ranking 299 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alandroal?
In Alandroal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,605 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alandroal?
The nearest to Alandroal are Vila Viçosa (6.3 km), Borba (12 km), Redondo (14 km), Estremoz (23 km), Elvas (29 km).
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