Mora: population and statistics
Mora has a population of 4,143 (2025) across 443.9 km², or 9.3 people per km². It ranks 275 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,143 residents
- 443.9 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 139 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Évora, Mora ranks No. 13 by population.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 0.6% in Mora, compared with an average of 18.0% in Évora and 46.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,570 kWh a year here.
Mora in numbers
Where is Mora?
Population of Mora over time
Mora had 4,132 residents in 2021 and 4,143 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,132 |
| 2022 | 4,128 |
| 2023 | 4,120 |
| 2024 | 4,159 |
| 2025 | 4,143 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Évora for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Évora for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 62,178 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Mora
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 | Mora | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 38.5% | 26.6% | 26.9% | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.8% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 394.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 9.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.27% | – | 4.50% | ranked 253 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mora | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,782 | 80,507 | 3,573,416 | ranked 258 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.6% | 22.4% | 12.8% | ranked 92 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 11.6% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 14.2% | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,826 | 98,839 | 5,970,677 | ranked 267 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 31.7% | 18.2% | 25.8% | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 20.9% | 15.8% | 13.1% | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 76.3% | 69.9% | 77.8% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 15.9% | 21.1% | 13.6% | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 0.6% | 18.0% | 13.8% | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 994 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 167 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mora | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.7% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.2% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,576 kWh/inh. | 5,121 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 56 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mora | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 503 | 21,436 | 1,510,274 | ranked 281 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 122.1 | 133.4 | 128.1 | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,729 € | 11,967 € | 10,553 € | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 80.5 | 94.3 | 79.5 | ranked 145 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mora | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,261 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 148 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mora | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 4,928 | 1,114,694 | 82,011,658 | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 118.7 | 689.3 | 275.0 | ranked 234 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Mora | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.4% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 250 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mora
Business sectors: Mora
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.9% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services13.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.5
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mora?
Mora has 4,143 residents (2025), ranking 275 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Mora?
Mora covers 443.9 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Mora growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Mora went from 4,132 to 4,143, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Mora?
Mora is in Évora. Latitude 38.933, longitude −8.150.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Mora?
In Mora, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Mora?
In Mora, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 9.3 inh./km² (2025), ranking 289 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mora?
In Mora, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,570 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mora?
The nearest to Mora are Avis (26 km), Arraiolos (27 km), Montemor-o-Novo (32 km), Coruche (33 km), Ponte de Sor (37 km).
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