Tavira: population and statistics
Tavira has a population of 33,006 (2025) across 607.0 km², or 54.4 people per km². It ranks 87 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 33,006 residents
- 607.0 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 21 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Faro, Tavira ranks No. 8 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 25.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,696 kWh a year here.
Tavira in numbers
Where is Tavira?
Population of Tavira over time
Tavira had 29,913 residents in 2021 and 33,006 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,913 |
| 2022 | 31,757 |
| 2023 | 32,825 |
| 2024 | 33,158 |
| 2025 | 33,006 |
Did you know?
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 85,010 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Castro Marim, 20.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Faro (80,256 residents), 28 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tavira
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 | Tavira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.2% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.3% | 12.6% | 11.7% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 273.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 54.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 10.34% | – | 4.50% | ranked 43 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tavira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 14,993 | 201,078 | 3,573,416 | ranked 79 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.5% | 11.9% | 12.8% | ranked 93 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 23.1% | 21.6% | 16.8% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.1% | 10.4% | 14.2% | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 25,608 | 391,416 | 5,970,677 | ranked 67 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 43.8% | 36.8% | 25.8% | ranked 37 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.9% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ranked 224 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.7% | 66.7% | 77.8% | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 19.4% | 23.2% | 13.6% | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 41.7% | 49.6% | 13.8% | ranked 45 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,103 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 13 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tavira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 34.8% | 38.1% | 18.6% | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 12.6% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,949 kWh/inh. | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 131 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tavira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 5,190 | 93,838 | 1,510,274 | ranked 73 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 158.1 | 166.4 | 128.1 | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,988 € | 10,657 € | 10,553 € | ranked 201 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 92.5 | 97.5 | 79.5 | ranked 60 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tavira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.1% | 11.9% | 7.0% | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,204 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 206 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tavira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 794,963 | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 | ranked 15 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 2,403 | 3,596 | 275.0 | ranked 20 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 7.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 144 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Tavira | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.2% | 18.5% | 13.2% | ranked 72 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tavira
Business sectors: Tavira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services25.7% ×3.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.6% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.8
- Construction7.3% ×1.0
- Real estate5.1% ×1.2
- Other service activities4.0% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tavira?
Tavira has 33,006 residents (2025), ranking 87 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Tavira?
Tavira covers 607.0 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Tavira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Tavira went from 29,913 to 33,006, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Tavira?
Tavira is in Faro. Latitude 37.131, longitude −7.651.
Median selling price of housing per m²: what is the figure for Tavira?
In Tavira, “Median selling price of housing per m²” stands at 3,103 €/m² (2025), ranking 13 of 305 municipalities; the national median is 1,108 €/m².
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Tavira?
In Tavira, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 794,963 (2025), ranking 15 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tavira?
In Tavira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,696 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tavira?
The nearest to Tavira are Castro Marim (20 km), Olhão (20 km), São Brás de Alportel (21 km), Vila Real de Santo António (22 km), Faro (28 km).
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