Lagoa: population and statistics
Lagoa has a population of 28,548 (2025) across 88.2 km², or 324 people per km². It ranks 95 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 28,548 residents
- 88.2 km²
- 324 people/km²
- 39 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Faro, Lagoa ranks No. 9 by population.
Unemployment rate: 13.8% in Lagoa, compared with an average of 11.9% in Faro and 8.2% nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 6,139 in Lagoa, compared with an average of 3,596 in Faro and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 33.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,712 kWh a year here.
Lagoa in numbers
Where is Lagoa?
Population of Lagoa over time
Lagoa had 25,867 residents in 2021 and 28,548 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,867 |
| 2022 | 27,180 |
| 2023 | 27,917 |
| 2024 | 28,470 |
| 2025 | 28,548 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,360 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Silves (45,884 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,848 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lagoa
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 | Lagoa | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.6% | 12.6% | 11.7% | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 189.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 323.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 53 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 10.36% | – | 4.50% | ranked 42 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lagoa | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 13,558 | 201,078 | 3,573,416 | ranked 85 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 4.9% | 11.9% | 12.8% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 22.8% | 21.6% | 16.8% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 8.2% | 10.4% | 14.2% | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 21,104 | 391,416 | 5,970,677 | ranked 82 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 45.4% | 36.8% | 25.8% | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.1% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 72.6% | 66.7% | 77.8% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.6% | 23.2% | 13.6% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 39.1% | 49.6% | 13.8% | ranked 51 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,107 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 12 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lagoa | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 39.0% | 38.1% | 18.6% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 12.6% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,633 kWh/inh. | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 54 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lagoa | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 5,558 | 93,838 | 1,510,274 | ranked 67 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 199.1 | 166.4 | 128.1 | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,434 € | 10,657 € | 10,553 € | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 88.5 | 97.5 | 79.5 | ranked 82 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lagoa | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 13.8% | 11.9% | 7.0% | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,345 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 93 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lagoa | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 1,750,247 | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 | ranked 8 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 6,139 | 3,596 | 275.0 | ranked 4 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 11.8% | – | 18.4% | ranked 118 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Lagoa | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.9% | 18.5% | 13.2% | ranked 90 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lagoa
Business sectors: Lagoa
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services33.6% ×4.0
- Administrative and support services13.2% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×0.7
- Construction8.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.6
- Real estate5.5% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work3.9% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lagoa?
Lagoa has 28,548 residents (2025), ranking 95 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lagoa?
Lagoa covers 88.2 km², with a density of 324 people per km².
Is the population of Lagoa growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lagoa went from 25,867 to 28,548, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Lagoa?
Lagoa is in Faro. Latitude 37.133, longitude −8.450.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Lagoa?
In Lagoa, “Unemployment rate” stands at 13.8% (2021), ranking 3 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lagoa?
In Lagoa, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 6,139 (2025), ranking 4 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lagoa?
In Lagoa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,712 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lagoa?
The nearest to Lagoa are Silves (5.8 km), Portimão (7.4 km), Albufeira (19 km), Lagos (20 km), Monchique (24 km).
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