Viana do Alentejo: population and statistics
Viana do Alentejo has a population of 5,594 (2025) across 393.7 km², or 14.2 people per km². It ranks 247 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,594 residents
- 393.7 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 253 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Évora, Viana do Alentejo ranks No. 11 by population.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 0.9% in Viana do Alentejo, compared with an average of 18.0% in Évora and 46.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 29.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,597 kWh a year here.
Viana do Alentejo in numbers
Where is Viana do Alentejo?
Population of Viana do Alentejo over time
Viana do Alentejo had 5,330 residents in 2021 and 5,594 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,330 |
| 2022 | 5,417 |
| 2023 | 5,500 |
| 2024 | 5,552 |
| 2025 | 5,594 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Évora for “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 55,136 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Alvito, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Évora (58,567 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Viana do Alentejo
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 | Viana do Alentejo | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.7% | 26.6% | 26.9% | ranked 198 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.2% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 42 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 186.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 14.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.95% | – | 4.50% | ranked 143 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viana do Alentejo | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,437 | 80,507 | 3,573,416 | ranked 271 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.3% | 22.4% | 12.8% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.3% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ranked 171 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 6.8% | 9.5% | 14.2% | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,583 | 98,839 | 5,970,677 | ranked 273 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 19.2% | 18.2% | 25.8% | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 21.5% | 15.8% | 13.1% | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 76.4% | 69.9% | 77.8% | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 13.3% | 21.1% | 13.6% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 0.9% | 18.0% | 13.8% | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 903 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 183 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Viana do Alentejo | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.7% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,754 kWh/inh. | 5,121 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 148 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viana do Alentejo | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 820 | 21,436 | 1,510,274 | ranked 241 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 149.1 | 133.4 | 128.1 | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,035 € | 11,967 € | 10,553 € | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.8 | 94.3 | 79.5 | ranked 164 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viana do Alentejo | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,187 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 218 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Viana do Alentejo | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 4,927 | 1,114,694 | 82,011,658 | ranked 288 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 88.4 | 689.3 | 275.0 | ranked 257 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Viana do Alentejo | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.6% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 173 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Viana do Alentejo
Business sectors: Viana do Alentejo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29.8% ×3.7
- Administrative and support services15.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.7
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viana do Alentejo?
Viana do Alentejo has 5,594 residents (2025), ranking 247 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Viana do Alentejo?
Viana do Alentejo covers 393.7 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Viana do Alentejo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Viana do Alentejo went from 5,330 to 5,594, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Viana do Alentejo?
Viana do Alentejo is in Évora. Latitude 38.334, longitude −8.001.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Viana do Alentejo?
In Viana do Alentejo, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 0.9% (2021), ranking 302 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Viana do Alentejo?
In Viana do Alentejo, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 4,927 (2025), ranking 288 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Viana do Alentejo?
In Viana do Alentejo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,597 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Viana do Alentejo?
The nearest to Viana do Alentejo are Alvito (9.5 km), Cuba (23 km), Vidigueira (23 km), Portel (27 km), Évora (28 km).
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