Estremoz: population and statistics
Estremoz has a population of 12,858 (2025) across 513.8 km², or 25.0 people per km². It ranks 166 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 12,858 residents
- 513.8 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 421 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Évora, Estremoz ranks No. 4 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 32.1% in Estremoz, compared with an average of 22.4% in Évora and 12.5% nationally.
Usual residences with central heating: 3.6% in Estremoz, compared with an average of 4.8% in Évora and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,588 kWh a year here.
Estremoz in numbers
Where is Estremoz?
Population of Estremoz over time
Estremoz had 12,805 residents in 2021 and 12,858 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,805 |
| 2022 | 12,819 |
| 2023 | 12,883 |
| 2024 | 12,845 |
| 2025 | 12,858 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Évora for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Évora for “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,961 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Borba, 12.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Elvas (21,929 residents), 37 km away.
All indicators for Estremoz
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 | Estremoz | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.8% | 26.6% | 26.9% | ranked 127 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 232.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 25.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.41% | – | 4.50% | ranked 250 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Estremoz | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,260 | 80,507 | 3,573,416 | ranked 164 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 32.1% | 22.4% | 12.8% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 10.2% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.6% | 9.5% | 14.2% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 9,372 | 98,839 | 5,970,677 | ranked 155 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 20.5% | 18.2% | 25.8% | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 21.6% | 15.8% | 13.1% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 69.6% | 69.9% | 77.8% | ranked 258 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 21.0% | 21.1% | 13.6% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 23.2% | 18.0% | 13.8% | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 846 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 194 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Estremoz | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ranked 216 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.6% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,243 kWh/inh. | 5,121 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 113 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Estremoz | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,855 | 21,436 | 1,510,274 | ranked 155 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 144.0 | 133.4 | 128.1 | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,523 € | 11,967 € | 10,553 € | ranked 90 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 95.0 | 94.3 | 79.5 | ranked 52 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Estremoz | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,268 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 142 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Estremoz | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 78,408 | 1,114,694 | 82,011,658 | ranked 109 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 610.1 | 689.3 | 275.0 | ranked 80 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 9.7% | – | 18.4% | ranked 130 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Estremoz | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.9% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 110 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Estremoz
Business sectors: Estremoz
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.3% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade17.3% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.3
- Construction5.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Estremoz?
Estremoz has 12,858 residents (2025), ranking 166 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Estremoz?
Estremoz covers 513.8 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Estremoz growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Estremoz went from 12,805 to 12,858, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Estremoz?
Estremoz is in Évora. Latitude 38.842, longitude −7.588.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Estremoz?
In Estremoz, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 32.1% (2021), ranking 12 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Estremoz?
In Estremoz, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 3.6% (2021), ranking 269 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Estremoz?
In Estremoz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,588 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Estremoz?
The nearest to Estremoz are Borba (13 km), Sousel (14 km), Vila Viçosa (17 km), Redondo (22 km), Alandroal (23 km).
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