Lagos: population and statistics
Lagos has a population of 40,729 (2025) across 213.0 km², or 191 people per km². It ranks 75 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 40,729 residents
- 213.0 km²
- 191 people/km²
- 13 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Faro, Lagos ranks No. 7 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 33.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,706 kWh a year here.
Lagos in numbers
Where is Lagos?
Population of Lagos over time
Lagos had 35,773 residents in 2021 and 40,729 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,773 |
| 2022 | 38,787 |
| 2023 | 40,286 |
| 2024 | 40,880 |
| 2025 | 40,729 |
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,831 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Portimão (78,125 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lagos
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 | Lagos | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.9% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.7% | 12.6% | 11.7% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 212.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 191.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 13.85% | – | 4.50% | ranked 19 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lagos | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 13,347 | 201,078 | 3,573,416 | ranked 88 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 6.2% | 11.9% | 12.8% | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 29.1% | 21.6% | 16.8% | ranked 8 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 7.9% | 10.4% | 14.2% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 27,933 | 391,416 | 5,970,677 | ranked 61 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 39.5% | 36.8% | 25.8% | ranked 58 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.3% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ranked 237 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.1% | 66.7% | 77.8% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 20.5% | 23.2% | 13.6% | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 55.0% | 49.6% | 13.8% | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,801 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 5 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lagos | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 39.7% | 38.1% | 18.6% | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 7.3% | 5.1% | 12.6% | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,479 kWh/inh. | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 98 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lagos | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 7,720 | 93,838 | 1,510,274 | ranked 43 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 191.6 | 166.4 | 128.1 | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,060 € | 10,657 € | 10,553 € | ranked 197 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 89.9 | 97.5 | 79.5 | ranked 73 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lagos | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 7.0% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,272 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 140 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lagos | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 1,805,905 | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 4,426 | 3,596 | 275.0 | ranked 9 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 18.4% | – | 18.4% | ranked 89 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Lagos | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 18.8% | 18.5% | 13.2% | ranked 55 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lagos
Business sectors: Lagos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services33.7% ×4.1
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×0.7
- Construction9.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.7
- Real estate5.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.1% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.5% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lagos?
Lagos has 40,729 residents (2025), ranking 75 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lagos?
Lagos covers 213.0 km², with a density of 191 people per km².
Is the population of Lagos growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lagos went from 35,773 to 40,729, a change of +13.9%.
Where is Lagos?
Lagos is in Faro. Latitude 37.103, longitude −8.673.
Median selling price of housing per m²: what is the figure for Lagos?
In Lagos, “Median selling price of housing per m²” stands at 3,801 €/m² (2025), ranking 5 of 305 municipalities; the national median is 1,108 €/m².
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Lagos?
In Lagos, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 1,805,905 (2025), ranking 7 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lagos?
In Lagos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,706 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lagos?
The nearest to Lagos are Portimão (13 km), Lagoa (20 km), Vila do Bispo (21 km), Silves (23 km), Monchique (25 km).
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