Alvaiázere: population and statistics
Alvaiázere has a population of 6,413 (2025) across 160.5 km², or 40.0 people per km². It ranks 230 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,413 residents
- 160.5 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 334 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Alvaiázere ranks No. 13 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 21.6% in Alvaiázere, compared with an average of 13.7% in Leiria and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,506 kWh a year here.
Alvaiázere in numbers
Where is Alvaiázere?
Population of Alvaiázere over time
Alvaiázere had 6,094 residents in 2021 and 6,413 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,094 |
| 2022 | 6,187 |
| 2023 | 6,218 |
| 2024 | 6,316 |
| 2025 | 6,413 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Vacant dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Owner-occupied usual residences”.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ansião (12,251 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Alvaiázere
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 | Alvaiázere | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 45 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.7% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 370.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 45 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 40.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 195 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.23% | – | 4.50% | ranked 133 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alvaiázere | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,442 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 205 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.1% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 11.7% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 21.5% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,717 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 217 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 30.3% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 21.6% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 88.1% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 6.0% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 6.7% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 239 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 644 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 244 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alvaiázere | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 17.8% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 16.1% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 125 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,871 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 264 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alvaiázere | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 890 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 231 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 143.1 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,638 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 73.4 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 217 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alvaiázere | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.3% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,214 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 200 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alvaiázere | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 5,835 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 91.7 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 253 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 100.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 1 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Alvaiázere | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.4% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 250 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alvaiázere
Business sectors: Alvaiázere
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×1.4
- Construction17.0% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alvaiázere?
Alvaiázere has 6,413 residents (2025), ranking 230 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alvaiázere?
Alvaiázere covers 160.5 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Alvaiázere growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Alvaiázere went from 6,094 to 6,413, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Alvaiázere?
Alvaiázere is in Leiria. Latitude 39.833, longitude −8.383.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Alvaiázere?
In Alvaiázere, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 100.0% (2025), ranking 1 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Alvaiázere?
In Alvaiázere, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 21.6% (2021), ranking 9 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alvaiázere?
In Alvaiázere, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,506 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alvaiázere?
The nearest to Alvaiázere are Ansião (10 km), Figueiró dos Vinhos (12 km), Ferreira do Zêzere (17 km), Pedrógão Grande (22 km), Penela (22 km).
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