Azambuja: population and statistics
Azambuja has a population of 22,755 (2025) across 262.7 km², or 86.6 people per km². It ranks 113 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 22,755 residents
- 262.7 km²
- 87 people/km²
- 1 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Azambuja ranks No. 13 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 94.6 in Azambuja, compared with an average of 148.6 in Lisbon and 134.6 nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 7,672 kWh/inh. in Azambuja, compared with an average of 3,519 kWh/inh. in Lisbon and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,567 kWh a year here.
Azambuja in numbers
Where is Azambuja?
Population of Azambuja over time
Azambuja had 21,161 residents in 2021 and 22,755 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,161 |
| 2022 | 21,760 |
| 2023 | 22,284 |
| 2024 | 22,566 |
| 2025 | 22,755 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Vacant dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,787 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Salvaterra de Magos, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alenquer (50,718 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Azambuja
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 | Azambuja | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.3% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 171.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 86.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 7.53% | – | 4.50% | ranked 79 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Azambuja | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 9,429 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 134 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 8.2% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 254 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) | 15.8% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 11,967 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 126 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 13.0% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 237 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.4% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.6% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 16.0% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 25.2% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 93 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,650 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 82 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Azambuja | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 26.4% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 6.8% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 197 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 7,672 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 18 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Azambuja | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,108 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 139 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 94.6 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,598 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 103.2 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 23 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Azambuja | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 136 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,331 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 105 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Azambuja | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 14,296 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 239 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 63.1 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 272 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Azambuja | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.4% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 148 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Azambuja
Business sectors: Azambuja
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services16.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.9% ×1.5
- Other service activities7.5% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.8
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Azambuja?
Azambuja has 22,755 residents (2025), ranking 113 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Azambuja?
Azambuja covers 262.7 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Azambuja growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Azambuja went from 21,161 to 22,755, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Azambuja?
Azambuja is in Lisbon. Latitude 39.067, longitude −8.867.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Azambuja?
In Azambuja, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 94.6 (2023), ranking 295 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Azambuja?
In Azambuja, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 7,672 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 18 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Azambuja?
In Azambuja, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,567 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Azambuja?
The nearest to Azambuja are Salvaterra de Magos (9.1 km), Benavente (10 km), Cartaxo (12 km), Alenquer (13 km), Vila Franca de Xira (16 km).
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