Portimão: population and statistics
Portimão has a population of 78,125 (2025) across 182.1 km², or 429 people per km². It ranks 37 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 78,125 residents
- 182.1 km²
- 429 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Faro, Portimão ranks No. 3 by population.
Unemployment rate: 13.5% in Portimão, compared with an average of 11.9% in Faro and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 18.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,710 kWh a year here.
Portimão in numbers
Where is Portimão?
Population of Portimão over time
Portimão had 65,885 residents in 2021 and 78,125 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 65,885 |
| 2022 | 71,531 |
| 2023 | 75,320 |
| 2024 | 77,771 |
| 2025 | 78,125 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Faro for “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,499 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lagoa, 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Portimão
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 | Portimão | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 274 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.4% | 12.6% | 11.7% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 152.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 429.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 18.58% | – | 4.50% | ranked 4 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Portimão | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 14,859 | 201,078 | 3,573,416 | ranked 81 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.9% | 11.9% | 12.8% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.5% | 21.6% | 16.8% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 10.3% | 10.4% | 14.2% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 49,296 | 391,416 | 5,970,677 | ranked 27 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 39.4% | 36.8% | 25.8% | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 65.5% | 66.7% | 77.8% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 25.2% | 23.2% | 13.6% | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 67.1% | 49.6% | 13.8% | ranked 16 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,953 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 19 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Portimão | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 41.6% | 38.1% | 18.6% | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.0% | 5.1% | 12.6% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,579 kWh/inh. | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 168 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Portimão | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 11,278 | 93,838 | 1,510,274 | ranked 33 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 149.7 | 166.4 | 128.1 | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,576 € | 10,657 € | 10,553 € | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 99.9 | 97.5 | 79.5 | ranked 32 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Portimão | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 13.5% | 11.9% | 7.0% | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,294 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 125 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Portimão | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 2,796,622 | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 3,588 | 3,596 | 275.0 | ranked 11 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 6.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 155 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Portimão | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 20.7% | 18.5% | 13.2% | ranked 41 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Portimão
Business sectors: Portimão
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services18.8% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services16.3% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.6% ×0.7
- Construction9.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.2% ×1.2
- Transport and storage5.3% ×1.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Portimão?
Portimão has 78,125 residents (2025), ranking 37 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Portimão?
Portimão covers 182.1 km², with a density of 429 people per km².
Is the population of Portimão growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Portimão went from 65,885 to 78,125, a change of +18.6%.
Where is Portimão?
Portimão is in Faro. Latitude 37.133, longitude −8.533.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Portimão?
In Portimão, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 18.58% (2025), ranking 4 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Portimão?
In Portimão, “Unemployment rate” stands at 13.5% (2021), ranking 6 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Portimão?
In Portimão, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,710 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Portimão?
The nearest to Portimão are Lagoa (7.4 km), Silves (10 km), Lagos (13 km), Monchique (21 km), Albufeira (26 km).
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