Almeida: population and statistics
Almeida has a population of 5,551 (2025) across 518.0 km², or 10.7 people per km². It ranks 249 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,551 residents
- 518.0 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 752 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Guarda, Almeida ranks No. 9 by population.
Population aged 65 and over: 43.1% in Almeida, compared with an average of 34.7% in Guarda and 23.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 33.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,555 kWh a year here.
Almeida in numbers
Where is Almeida?
Population of Almeida over time
Almeida had 5,641 residents in 2021 and 5,551 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,641 |
| 2022 | 5,583 |
| 2023 | 5,639 |
| 2024 | 5,591 |
| 2025 | 5,551 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Guarda for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Guarda for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 72,546 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Almeida
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 | Almeida | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 43.1% | 34.7% | 26.9% | ranked 5 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 7.7% | 9.7% | 11.7% | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 562.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 5 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 10.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 280 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −1.60% | – | 4.50% | ranked 277 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Almeida | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,451 | 114,698 | 3,573,416 | ranked 187 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.4% | 15.0% | 12.8% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.4% | 14.6% | 16.8% | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.6% | 15.1% | 14.2% | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,741 | 131,320 | 5,970,677 | ranked 197 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 49.8% | 36.1% | 25.8% | ranked 11 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.3% | 15.7% | 13.1% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.4% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 60 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.9% | 11.7% | 13.6% | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.2% | 19.5% | 13.8% | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 321 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 300 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Almeida | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 6.6% | 8.8% | 18.6% | ranked 296 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 29.1% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,526 kWh/inh. | 3,714 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 177 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Almeida | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 722 | 19,109 | 1,510,274 | ranked 257 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 128.0 | 137.3 | 128.1 | ranked 155 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,320 € | 10,768 € | 10,553 € | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.6 | 79.2 | 79.5 | ranked 194 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Almeida | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.6% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,163 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 245 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Almeida | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 14,048 | 481,236 | 82,011,658 | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 252.2 | 345.5 | 275.0 | ranked 165 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 35.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 31 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Almeida | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.9% | 15.3% | 13.2% | ranked 228 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Almeida
Business sectors: Almeida
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33.2% ×4.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services10.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×0.6
- Construction5.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical4.2% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Almeida?
Almeida has 5,551 residents (2025), ranking 249 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Almeida?
Almeida covers 518.0 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Almeida growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Almeida went from 5,641 to 5,551, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Almeida?
Almeida is in Guarda. Latitude 40.726, longitude −6.906.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Almeida?
In Almeida, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 43.1% (2025), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
Median selling price of housing per m²: what is the figure for Almeida?
In Almeida, “Median selling price of housing per m²” stands at 321 €/m² (2025), ranking 300 of 305 municipalities; the national median is 1,108 €/m².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Almeida?
In Almeida, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,555 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Almeida?
The nearest to Almeida are Pinhel (15 km), Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (20 km), Guarda (37 km), Trancoso (38 km), Mêda (40 km).
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