Borba: population and statistics
Borba has a population of 6,542 (2025) across 145.2 km², or 45.1 people per km². It ranks 226 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,542 residents
- 145.2 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 412 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Évora, Borba ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,596 kWh a year here.
Borba in numbers
Where is Borba?
Population of Borba over time
Borba had 6,578 residents in 2021 and 6,542 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,578 |
| 2022 | 6,604 |
| 2023 | 6,612 |
| 2024 | 6,615 |
| 2025 | 6,542 |
Did you know?
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,335 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vila Viçosa, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Estremoz (12,858 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,384 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Borba
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 | Borba | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.1% | 26.6% | 26.9% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.7% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 258.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 45.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 186 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −0.55% | – | 4.50% | ranked 264 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borba | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,318 | 80,507 | 3,573,416 | ranked 277 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 25.0% | 22.4% | 12.8% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.9% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 14.2% | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,206 | 98,839 | 5,970,677 | ranked 261 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 18.5% | 18.2% | 25.8% | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 18.3% | 15.8% | 13.1% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.2% | 69.9% | 77.8% | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.8% | 21.1% | 13.6% | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 14.1% | 18.0% | 13.8% | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 818 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 201 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Borba | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.4% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,912 kWh/inh. | 5,121 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 134 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borba | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 917 | 21,436 | 1,510,274 | ranked 226 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 138.7 | 133.4 | 128.1 | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,389 € | 11,967 € | 10,553 € | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.3 | 94.3 | 79.5 | ranked 167 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borba | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,248 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 168 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Borba | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 2,242 | 1,114,694 | 82,011,658 | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 34.1 | 689.3 | 275.0 | ranked 300 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Borba | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Borba
Business sectors: Borba
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.3% ×1.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.3% ×2.5
- Accommodation and food services9.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.6
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borba?
Borba has 6,542 residents (2025), ranking 226 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Borba?
Borba covers 145.2 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Borba growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Borba went from 6,578 to 6,542, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Borba?
Borba is in Évora. Latitude 38.800, longitude −7.450.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Borba?
In Borba, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 2,242 (2025), ranking 303 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
Buildings: what is the figure for Borba?
In Borba, “Buildings” stands at 3,318 (2021), ranking 277 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Borba?
In Borba, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,596 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Borba?
The nearest to Borba are Vila Viçosa (5.7 km), Alandroal (12 km), Estremoz (13 km), Redondo (19 km), Sousel (26 km).
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