São Brás de Alportel: population and statistics
São Brás de Alportel has a population of 12,305 (2025) across 153.4 km², or 80.2 people per km². It ranks 169 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 12,305 residents
- 153.4 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 225 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Faro, São Brás de Alportel ranks No. 11 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 8.5% in São Brás de Alportel, compared with an average of 11.9% in Faro and 11.7% nationally.
Population with completed higher education: 19.5% in São Brás de Alportel, compared with an average of 18.5% in Faro and 21.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,664 kWh a year here.
São Brás de Alportel in numbers
Where is São Brás de Alportel?
Population of São Brás de Alportel over time
São Brás de Alportel had 11,373 residents in 2021 and 12,305 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,373 |
| 2022 | 11,920 |
| 2023 | 12,168 |
| 2024 | 12,251 |
| 2025 | 12,305 |
Did you know?
- “Vacant dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,480 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Loulé (94,447 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for São Brás de Alportel
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 | São Brás de Alportel | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.7% | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 201.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 80.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.19% | – | 4.50% | ranked 75 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | São Brás de Alportel | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,112 | 201,078 | 3,573,416 | ranked 216 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 19.1% | 11.9% | 12.8% | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.7% | 21.6% | 16.8% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.5% | 10.4% | 14.2% | ranked 58 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,875 | 391,416 | 5,970,677 | ranked 195 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 23.9% | 36.8% | 25.8% | ranked 166 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.5% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ranked 282 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 72.3% | 66.7% | 77.8% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.1% | 23.2% | 13.6% | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 32.8% | 49.6% | 13.8% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,301 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 43 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | São Brás de Alportel | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 26.4% | 38.1% | 18.6% | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 6.0% | 5.1% | 12.6% | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,288 kWh/inh. | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 210 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | São Brás de Alportel | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,998 | 93,838 | 1,510,274 | ranked 145 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 164.2 | 166.4 | 128.1 | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,185 € | 10,657 € | 10,553 € | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 86.9 | 97.5 | 79.5 | ranked 94 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | São Brás de Alportel | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.2% | 11.9% | 7.0% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,238 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 182 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | São Brás de Alportel | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 15,992 | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 | ranked 229 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 130.2 | 3,596 | 275.0 | ranked 224 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | São Brás de Alportel | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 19.5% | 18.5% | 13.2% | ranked 51 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: São Brás de Alportel
Business sectors: São Brás de Alportel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services13.4% ×0.8
- Construction12.6% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities6.0% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of São Brás de Alportel?
São Brás de Alportel has 12,305 residents (2025), ranking 169 of 308 municipalities.
How big is São Brás de Alportel?
São Brás de Alportel covers 153.4 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of São Brás de Alportel growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of São Brás de Alportel went from 11,373 to 12,305, a change of +8.2%.
Where is São Brás de Alportel?
São Brás de Alportel is in Faro. Latitude 37.150, longitude −7.883.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for São Brás de Alportel?
In São Brás de Alportel, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 8.5% (2021), ranking 282 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Population with completed higher education: what is the figure for São Brás de Alportel?
In São Brás de Alportel, “Population with completed higher education” stands at 19.5% (2021), ranking 51 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in São Brás de Alportel?
In São Brás de Alportel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,664 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border São Brás de Alportel?
The nearest to São Brás de Alportel are Loulé (12 km), Olhão (14 km), Faro (16 km), Tavira (21 km), Albufeira (33 km).
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