District
Faro: municipalities in numbers
Faro (district) has 16 municipalities and 578,032 residents across 4,997 km², or 116 people per km².
- 578,032 residents
- 16 municipalities
- 4,997 km²
- 116 people/km²
Map and records: Faro
Population change over 4 years
All municipalities in Faro
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 4 years | Population density | Area | Population aged 65 and over | Population under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loulé | 94,447 | +16.3% | 123.7 people/km² | 763.7 km² | 22.0% | 13.0% |
| Faro | 80,256 | +9.9% | 396.2 people/km² | 202.6 km² | 21.1% | 12.4% |
| Portimão | 78,125 | +18.6% | 429.1 people/km² | 182.1 km² | 20.4% | 13.4% |
| Albufeira | 63,375 | +22.0% | 450.8 people/km² | 140.6 km² | 16.8% | 12.4% |
| Olhão | 48,826 | +6.8% | 373.1 people/km² | 130.9 km² | 22.8% | 13.6% |
| Silves | 45,884 | +15.4% | 67.5 people/km² | 680.1 km² | 22.8% | 13.5% |
| Lagos | 40,729 | +13.9% | 191.2 people/km² | 213.0 km² | 24.9% | 11.7% |
| Tavira | 33,006 | +10.3% | 54.4 people/km² | 607.0 km² | 28.2% | 10.3% |
| Lagoa | 28,548 | +10.4% | 323.5 people/km² | 88.2 km² | 23.8% | 12.6% |
| Vila Real de Santo António | 22,349 | +8.9% | 364.9 people/km² | 61.2 km² | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| São Brás de Alportel | 12,305 | +8.2% | 80.2 people/km² | 153.4 km² | 26.0% | 12.9% |
| Castro Marim | 7,570 | +11.3% | 25.2 people/km² | 300.8 km² | 31.5% | 11.1% |
| Aljezur | 7,456 | +17.9% | 23.0 people/km² | 323.5 km² | 22.6% | 12.7% |
| Vila do Bispo | 7,078 | +18.6% | 39.5 people/km² | 179.1 km² | 24.3% | 12.5% |
| Monchique | 5,611 | +4.8% | 14.2 people/km² | 395.3 km² | 32.8% | 10.6% |
| Alcoutim | 2,467 | −1.9% | 4.3 people/km² | 575.4 km² | 42.4% | 6.8% |
Faro compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Faro | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Population under 15 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| Buildings | 201,078 | 3,573,416 |
| Buildings built before 1946 | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Buildings built since 2001 | 21.6% | 17.3% |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair | 10.4% | 13.3% |
| Conventional family dwellings | 391,416 | 5,970,677 |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences | 36.8% | 15.8% |
| Vacant dwellings | 11.9% | 11.7% |
| Owner-occupied usual residences | 66.7% | 69.8% |
| Rented usual residences | 23.2% | 22.4% |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings | 49.6% | 46.6% |
| Usual residences without heating | 38.1% | 30.7% |
| Usual residences with central heating | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 4,549 kWh/inh. |
| Population with completed higher education | 18.5% | 21.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| Enterprises | 93,838 | 1,510,274 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 166.4 | 134.6 |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant | 10,657 € | 12,214 € |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) | 97.5 | 100.7 |
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants | 3,596 | 722.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Faro?
Faro has 16 municipalities. The most populous is Loulé, with 94,447 residents.
What is the population of Faro?
Faro has 578,032 residents (2025), or 116 people per km².