Portel: population and statistics
Portel has a population of 5,694 (2025) across 601.0 km², or 9.5 people per km². It ranks 243 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,694 residents
- 601.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 283 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Évora, Portel ranks No. 10 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 35.2% in Portel, compared with an average of 22.4% in Évora and 12.5% nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 18,390 kWh/inh. in Portel, compared with an average of 5,121 kWh/inh. in Évora and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 41.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,591 kWh a year here.
Portel in numbers
Where is Portel?
Population of Portel over time
Portel had 5,716 residents in 2021 and 5,694 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,716 |
| 2022 | 5,735 |
| 2023 | 5,754 |
| 2024 | 5,736 |
| 2025 | 5,694 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Évora for “Owner-occupied usual residences”.
- Number 1 in Évora for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 84,175 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Portel
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 | Portel | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.3% | 26.6% | 26.9% | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 262.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 9.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 288 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −0.38% | – | 4.50% | ranked 262 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Portel | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,143 | 80,507 | 3,573,416 | ranked 250 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 35.2% | 22.4% | 12.8% | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 11.9% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 7.6% | 9.5% | 14.2% | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,243 | 98,839 | 5,970,677 | ranked 260 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 27.5% | 18.2% | 25.8% | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.5% | 15.8% | 13.1% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.2% | 69.9% | 77.8% | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.1% | 21.1% | 13.6% | ranked 217 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) | 785 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 207 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Portel | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.2% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 18,390 kWh/inh. | 5,121 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 8 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Portel | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 777 | 21,436 | 1,510,274 | ranked 249 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 135.0 | 133.4 | 128.1 | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,538 € | 11,967 € | 10,553 € | ranked 243 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 70.4 | 94.3 | 79.5 | ranked 246 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Portel | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.9% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,277 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 137 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Portel | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 5,712 | 1,114,694 | 82,011,658 | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 99.9 | 689.3 | 275.0 | ranked 248 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Portel | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.5% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 278 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Portel
Business sectors: Portel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing41.3% ×5.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×0.6
- Construction7.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.4% ×0.5
- Health and social work4.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.0% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Portel?
Portel has 5,694 residents (2025), ranking 243 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Portel?
Portel covers 601.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Portel growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Portel went from 5,716 to 5,694, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Portel?
Portel is in Évora. Latitude 38.300, longitude −7.700.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Portel?
In Portel, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 35.2% (2021), ranking 6 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Portel?
In Portel, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 18,390 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 8 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Portel?
In Portel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,591 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Portel?
The nearest to Portel are Vidigueira (14 km), Reguengos de Monsaraz (19 km), Cuba (23 km), Alvito (25 km), Viana do Alentejo (27 km).
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