District
Lisbon: municipalities in numbers
Lisbon (district) has 16 municipalities and 2,655,832 residents across 2,816 km², or 943 people per km².
- 2,655,832 residents
- 16 municipalities
- 2,816 km²
- 943 people/km²
Map and records: Lisbon
Population change over 4 years
All municipalities in Lisbon
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 4 years | Population density | Area | Population aged 65 and over | Population under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 658,236 | +8.7% | 6,579 people/km² | 100.0 km² | 20.9% | 12.0% |
| Sintra | 449,956 | +12.4% | 1,410 people/km² | 319.2 km² | 17.4% | 13.6% |
| Cascais | 242,619 | +7.2% | 2,491 people/km² | 97.4 km² | 22.4% | 13.4% |
| Loures | 236,988 | +13.8% | 1,417 people/km² | 167.2 km² | 20.3% | 13.8% |
| Amadora | 205,517 | +15.2% | 8,642 people/km² | 23.8 km² | 20.2% | 13.0% |
| Oeiras | 188,056 | +6.1% | 4,099 people/km² | 45.9 km² | 23.7% | 13.2% |
| Odivelas | 185,736 | +15.7% | 6,998 people/km² | 26.5 km² | 18.4% | 13.6% |
| Vila Franca de Xira | 152,007 | +8.4% | 477.7 people/km² | 318.2 km² | 19.2% | 13.9% |
| Mafra | 96,146 | +9.4% | 329.7 people/km² | 291.6 km² | 17.5% | 14.9% |
| Torres Vedras | 94,886 | +11.9% | 233.0 people/km² | 407.1 km² | 21.4% | 12.9% |
| Alenquer | 50,718 | +11.6% | 166.7 people/km² | 304.2 km² | 19.1% | 14.3% |
| Lourinhã | 30,056 | +11.4% | 204.2 people/km² | 147.2 km² | 24.1% | 13.2% |
| Azambuja | 22,755 | +7.5% | 86.6 people/km² | 262.7 km² | 22.8% | 13.3% |
| Arruda dos Vinhos | 16,018 | +7.7% | 205.5 people/km² | 78.0 km² | 17.9% | 15.1% |
| Cadaval | 14,280 | +9.3% | 81.7 people/km² | 174.9 km² | 28.3% | 11.6% |
| Sobral de Monte Agraço | 11,858 | +12.9% | 227.6 people/km² | 52.1 km² | 18.9% | 14.8% |
Lisbon compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Lisbon | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Population under 15 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| Buildings | 365,844 | 3,573,416 |
| Buildings built before 1946 | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Buildings built since 2001 | 14.1% | 17.3% |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Conventional family dwellings | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences | 9.2% | 15.8% |
| Vacant dwellings | 11.1% | 11.7% |
| Owner-occupied usual residences | 62.8% | 69.8% |
| Rented usual residences | 30.0% | 22.4% |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings | 76.1% | 46.6% |
| Usual residences without heating | 34.6% | 30.7% |
| Usual residences with central heating | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 4,549 kWh/inh. |
| Population with completed higher education | 29.8% | 21.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Enterprises | 386,981 | 1,510,274 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 148.6 | 134.6 |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant | 14,038 € | 12,214 € |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) | 124.4 | 100.7 |
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants | 751.9 | 722.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Lisbon?
Lisbon has 16 municipalities. The most populous is Lisbon, with 658,236 residents.
What is the population of Lisbon?
Lisbon has 2,655,832 residents (2025), or 943 people per km².