Albufeira: population and statistics
Albufeira has a population of 63,375 (2025) across 140.6 km², or 451 people per km². It ranks 47 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 63,375 residents
- 140.6 km²
- 451 people/km²
- 45 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Faro, Albufeira ranks No. 4 by population.
Unemployment rate: 19.6% in Albufeira, compared with an average of 11.9% in Faro and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 29.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,712 kWh a year here.
Albufeira in numbers
Where is Albufeira?
Population of Albufeira over time
Albufeira had 51,963 residents in 2021 and 63,375 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,963 |
| 2022 | 57,441 |
| 2023 | 61,294 |
| 2024 | 63,484 |
| 2025 | 63,375 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Faro for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Faro for “Population change over 4 years”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,688 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Albufeira
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 | Albufeira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.4% | 12.6% | 11.7% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 135.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 450.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 42 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 21.96% | – | 4.50% | ranked 1 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albufeira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 19,806 | 201,078 | 3,573,416 | ranked 51 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 6.0% | 11.9% | 12.8% | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 29.7% | 21.6% | 16.8% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 6.8% | 10.4% | 14.2% | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 45,083 | 391,416 | 5,970,677 | ranked 30 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 47.1% | 36.8% | 25.8% | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.3% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ranked 146 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 62.0% | 66.7% | 77.8% | ranked 299 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 26.3% | 23.2% | 13.6% | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 49.4% | 49.6% | 13.8% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,285 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 8 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albufeira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 39.1% | 38.1% | 18.6% | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 12.6% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,129 kWh/inh. | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 41 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albufeira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 11,732 | 93,838 | 1,510,274 | ranked 31 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 191.4 | 166.4 | 128.1 | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,069 € | 10,657 € | 10,553 € | ranked 194 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 104.1 | 97.5 | 79.5 | ranked 20 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albufeira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 19.6% | 11.9% | 7.0% | ranked 1 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,277 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 138 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albufeira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 7,450,860 | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 11,747 | 3,596 | 275.0 | ranked 1 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 4.8% | – | 18.4% | ranked 163 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Albufeira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.7% | 18.5% | 13.2% | ranked 79 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Albufeira
Business sectors: Albufeira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services29.2% ×3.5
- Administrative and support services14.7% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×0.7
- Construction8.2% ×1.1
- Transport and storage7.3% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.7% ×1.1
- Real estate5.6% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albufeira?
Albufeira has 63,375 residents (2025), ranking 47 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Albufeira?
Albufeira covers 140.6 km², with a density of 451 people per km².
Is the population of Albufeira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Albufeira went from 51,963 to 63,375, a change of +22.0%.
Where is Albufeira?
Albufeira is in Faro. Latitude 37.090, longitude −8.246.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Albufeira?
In Albufeira, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 21.96% (2025), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Albufeira?
In Albufeira, “Unemployment rate” stands at 19.6% (2021), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Albufeira?
In Albufeira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,712 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Albufeira?
The nearest to Albufeira are Lagoa (19 km), Silves (20 km), Loulé (21 km), Portimão (26 km), Faro (29 km).
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