Arraiolos: population and statistics
Arraiolos has a population of 6,857 (2025) across 683.8 km², or 10.0 people per km². It ranks 222 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,857 residents
- 683.8 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 350 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Évora, Arraiolos ranks No. 7 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 27.7% in Arraiolos, compared with an average of 22.4% in Évora and 12.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,599 kWh a year here.
Arraiolos in numbers
Where is Arraiolos?
Population of Arraiolos over time
Arraiolos had 6,611 residents in 2021 and 6,857 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,611 |
| 2022 | 6,648 |
| 2023 | 6,729 |
| 2024 | 6,799 |
| 2025 | 6,857 |
Did you know?
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 95,763 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Évora (58,567 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Arraiolos
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 | Arraiolos | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.6% | 26.6% | 26.9% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 229.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 155 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 10.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.72% | – | 4.50% | ranked 176 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arraiolos | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,409 | 80,507 | 3,573,416 | ranked 240 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 27.7% | 22.4% | 12.8% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.6% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.2% | 9.5% | 14.2% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,758 | 98,839 | 5,970,677 | ranked 244 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 27.0% | 18.2% | 25.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.4% | 15.8% | 13.1% | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 77.4% | 69.9% | 77.8% | ranked 161 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 13.2% | 21.1% | 13.6% | ranked 160 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.7% | 18.0% | 13.8% | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,195 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 141 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arraiolos | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.9% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,435 kWh/inh. | 5,121 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 100 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arraiolos | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 898 | 21,436 | 1,510,274 | ranked 230 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 133.5 | 133.4 | 128.1 | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,067 € | 11,967 € | 10,553 € | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.9 | 94.3 | 79.5 | ranked 163 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arraiolos | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,249 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 165 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Arraiolos | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 27,288 | 1,114,694 | 82,011,658 | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 399.6 | 689.3 | 275.0 | ranked 119 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Arraiolos | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.5% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 144 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Arraiolos
Business sectors: Arraiolos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.8% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.7
- Construction6.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arraiolos?
Arraiolos has 6,857 residents (2025), ranking 222 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Arraiolos?
Arraiolos covers 683.8 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Arraiolos growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Arraiolos went from 6,611 to 6,857, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Arraiolos?
Arraiolos is in Évora. Latitude 38.723, longitude −7.984.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Arraiolos?
In Arraiolos, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 10.0 inh./km² (2025), ranking 285 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Arraiolos?
In Arraiolos, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 27.7% (2021), ranking 26 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arraiolos?
In Arraiolos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,599 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arraiolos?
The nearest to Arraiolos are Évora (18 km), Montemor-o-Novo (22 km), Mora (27 km), Estremoz (37 km), Sousel (37 km).
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