Amadora: population and statistics
Amadora has a population of 205,517 (2025) across 23.8 km², or 8,642 people per km². It ranks 8 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 205,517 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 8,642 people/km²
- 159 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Amadora ranks No. 5 by population.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 93.9% in Amadora, compared with an average of 76.1% in Lisbon and 46.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 30.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,624 kWh a year here.
Amadora in numbers
Where is Amadora?
Population of Amadora over time
Amadora had 178,331 residents in 2021 and 205,517 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 178,331 |
| 2022 | 186,732 |
| 2023 | 196,563 |
| 2024 | 205,081 |
| 2025 | 205,517 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,331 football pitches.
- Its population density is 69.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Amadora
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 | Amadora | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 282 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.0% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 154.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 8,642 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 1 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 15.24% | – | 4.50% | ranked 16 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amadora | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 12,542 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 92 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 3.5% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 8.4% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.9% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 87,144 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 9 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 6.3% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.3% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 60.2% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 33.7% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 93.9% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 1 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,986 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 17 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amadora | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 41.3% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 37 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.1% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,508 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 290 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amadora | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 22,511 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 12 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 114.5 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 223 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,577 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 102.7 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 25 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amadora | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.9% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,885 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 8 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Amadora | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 141,376 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 68.9 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 268 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Amadora | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 23.5% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 21 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Amadora
Business sectors: Amadora
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services30.3% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.9
- Transport and storage8.2% ×2.3
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amadora?
Amadora has 205,517 residents (2025), ranking 8 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Amadora?
Amadora covers 23.8 km², with a density of 8,642 people per km².
Is the population of Amadora growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Amadora went from 178,331 to 205,517, a change of +15.2%.
Where is Amadora?
Amadora is in Lisbon. Latitude 38.750, longitude −9.233.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Amadora?
In Amadora, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 8,642 inh./km² (2025), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Amadora?
In Amadora, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 93.9% (2021), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amadora?
In Amadora, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,624 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amadora?
The nearest to Amadora are Odivelas (7.0 km), Lisbon (7.8 km), Oeiras (8.4 km), Almada (10 km), Loures (11 km).
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