Lisbon: population and statistics
Lisbon has a population of 658,236 (2025) across 100.0 km², or 6,579 people per km². It ranks 1 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 658,236 residents
- 100.0 km²
- 6,579 people/km²
- 70 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Lisbon ranks No. 1 by population.
Buildings built since 2001: 7.7% in Lisbon, compared with an average of 14.1% in Lisbon and 17.3% nationally.
Population with completed higher education: 44.0% in Lisbon, compared with an average of 29.8% in Lisbon and 21.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,579 kWh a year here.
Lisbon in numbers
Where is Lisbon?
Population of Lisbon over time
Lisbon had 605,447 residents in 2021 and 658,236 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 605,447 |
| 2022 | 638,400 |
| 2023 | 655,542 |
| 2024 | 665,141 |
| 2025 | 658,236 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,013 football pitches.
- Its population density is 53.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Lisbon
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 | Lisbon | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 173.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 6,579 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 4 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.72% | – | 4.50% | ranked 64 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lisbon | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 49,223 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 3 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 35.6% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 4 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 7.7% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.4% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 319,640 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 1 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 9.3% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.9% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 106 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 50.3% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 42.3% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 93.3% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 4,875 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 1 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lisbon | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 30.4% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 9.4% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,691 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 85 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lisbon | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 140,798 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 1 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 214.8 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 13 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 17,129 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 181.3 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 1 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lisbon | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.4% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 2,121 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 6 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lisbon | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 15,964,064 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 1 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 2,413 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 19 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 17.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 94 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Lisbon | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 44.0% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 1 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lisbon
Business sectors: Lisbon
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services17.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×0.7
- Real estate9.1% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services9.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.1% ×2.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.9% ×1.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lisbon?
Lisbon has 658,236 residents (2025), ranking 1 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lisbon?
Lisbon covers 100.0 km², with a density of 6,579 people per km².
Is the population of Lisbon growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lisbon went from 605,447 to 658,236, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Lisbon?
Lisbon is in Lisbon. Latitude 38.726, longitude −9.148.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Lisbon?
In Lisbon, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 7.7% (2021), ranking 306 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Population with completed higher education: what is the figure for Lisbon?
In Lisbon, “Population with completed higher education” stands at 44.0% (2021), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lisbon?
In Lisbon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,579 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lisbon?
The nearest to Lisbon are Almada (5.2 km), Amadora (7.8 km), Odivelas (8.7 km), Barreiro (9.8 km), Seixal (10 km).