Alenquer: population and statistics
Alenquer has a population of 50,718 (2025) across 304.2 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 61 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 50,718 residents
- 304.2 km²
- 167 people/km²
- 164 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Alenquer ranks No. 11 by population.
Population under 15: 14.3% in Alenquer, compared with an average of 13.2% in Lisbon and 12.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,588 kWh a year here.
Alenquer in numbers
Where is Alenquer?
Population of Alenquer over time
Alenquer had 45,445 residents in 2021 and 50,718 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,445 |
| 2022 | 47,348 |
| 2023 | 49,003 |
| 2024 | 50,211 |
| 2025 | 50,718 |
Did you know?
- “Population under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,608 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Arruda dos Vinhos, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vila Franca de Xira (152,007 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,352 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Alenquer
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 | Alenquer | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 288 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 14.3% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 11 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 133.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 293 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 166.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 11.60% | – | 4.50% | ranked 32 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alenquer | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 16,327 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 70 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.0% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.6% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 163 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 23,583 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 72 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 12.2% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.7% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.6% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.2% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 37.1% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 57 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,798 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 68 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alenquer | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 32.4% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 7.9% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,279 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 64 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alenquer | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 4,972 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 79 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 101.5 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,589 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 87.3 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 92 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alenquer | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.2% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,464 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 40 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alenquer | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 27,864 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 55.2 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 280 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 92.4% | – | 18.4% | ranked 8 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Alenquer | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.3% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 99 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alenquer
Business sectors: Alenquer
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.8% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services16.7% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.7
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alenquer?
Alenquer has 50,718 residents (2025), ranking 61 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alenquer?
Alenquer covers 304.2 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Alenquer growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Alenquer went from 45,445 to 50,718, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Alenquer?
Alenquer is in Lisbon. Latitude 39.050, longitude −9.017.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Alenquer?
In Alenquer, “Population under 15” stands at 14.3% (2025), ranking 11 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Alenquer?
In Alenquer, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 92.4% (2025), ranking 8 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alenquer?
In Alenquer, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,588 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alenquer?
The nearest to Alenquer are Arruda dos Vinhos (8.6 km), Vila Franca de Xira (11 km), Sobral de Monte Agraço (12 km), Azambuja (13 km), Benavente (19 km).
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