Alcoutim: population and statistics
Alcoutim has a population of 2,467 (2025) across 575.4 km², or 4.3 people per km². It ranks 303 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 2,467 residents
- 575.4 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 46 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Faro, Alcoutim ranks No. 16 by population.
Population under 15: 6.8% in Alcoutim, compared with an average of 12.6% in Faro and 12.4% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 3.0% in Alcoutim, compared with an average of 11.9% in Faro and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,615 kWh a year here.
Alcoutim in numbers
Where is Alcoutim?
Population of Alcoutim over time
Alcoutim had 2,516 residents in 2021 and 2,467 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,516 |
| 2022 | 2,515 |
| 2023 | 2,478 |
| 2024 | 2,477 |
| 2025 | 2,467 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Faro for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Faro for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- “Population under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 80,583 football pitches.
- Its population density is 28.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Alcoutim
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 | Alcoutim | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 42.4% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 6.8% | 12.6% | 11.7% | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 626.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 4.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −1.95% | – | 4.50% | ranked 282 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alcoutim | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,535 | 201,078 | 3,573,416 | ranked 265 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 29.6% | 11.9% | 12.8% | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.0% | 21.6% | 16.8% | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.0% | 10.4% | 14.2% | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,595 | 391,416 | 5,970,677 | ranked 272 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 50.6% | 36.8% | 25.8% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.8% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.2% | 66.7% | 77.8% | ranked 38 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 4.7% | 23.2% | 13.6% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 2.2% | 49.6% | 13.8% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 951 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 172 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alcoutim | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.7% | 38.1% | 18.6% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 2.4% | 5.1% | 12.6% | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,862 kWh/inh. | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 78 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alcoutim | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 365 | 93,838 | 1,510,274 | ranked 295 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 147.3 | 166.4 | 128.1 | ranked 76 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,649 € | 10,657 € | 10,553 € | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.6 | 97.5 | 79.5 | ranked 231 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alcoutim | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.0% | 11.9% | 7.0% | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,208 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 205 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alcoutim | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 14,014 | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 566.9 | 3,596 | 275.0 | ranked 85 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Alcoutim | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 8.9% | 18.5% | 13.2% | ranked 289 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alcoutim
Business sectors: Alcoutim
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.1% ×3.8
- Accommodation and food services12.6% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×0.6
- Construction7.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.8% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alcoutim?
Alcoutim has 2,467 residents (2025), ranking 303 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alcoutim?
Alcoutim covers 575.4 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Alcoutim growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Alcoutim went from 2,516 to 2,467, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Alcoutim?
Alcoutim is in Faro. Latitude 37.470, longitude −7.473.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Alcoutim?
In Alcoutim, “Population under 15” stands at 6.8% (2025), ranking 306 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Alcoutim?
In Alcoutim, “Unemployment rate” stands at 3.0% (2021), ranking 304 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alcoutim?
In Alcoutim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,615 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alcoutim?
The nearest to Alcoutim are Mértola (24 km), Castro Marim (28 km), Vila Real de Santo António (30 km), Tavira (41 km), São Brás de Alportel (51 km).
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