Odivelas: population and statistics
Odivelas has a population of 185,736 (2025) across 26.5 km², or 6,998 people per km². It ranks 12 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 185,736 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 6,998 people/km²
- 110 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Odivelas ranks No. 7 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 2.7% in Odivelas, compared with an average of 14.2% in Lisbon and 12.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 27.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,618 kWh a year here.
Odivelas in numbers
Where is Odivelas?
Population of Odivelas over time
Odivelas had 160,487 residents in 2021 and 185,736 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 160,487 |
| 2022 | 170,078 |
| 2023 | 180,033 |
| 2024 | 187,560 |
| 2025 | 185,736 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Population change between 2021 and 2025”.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 56.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Odivelas
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 | Odivelas | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.6% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 135.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 290 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 6,998 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 15.73% | – | 4.50% | ranked 12 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odivelas | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 16,974 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 66 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 2.7% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.5% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 8.6% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 71,883 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 15 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 7.6% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.7% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 65.6% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 27.7% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 11 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 82.2% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,282 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 9 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Odivelas | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 36.7% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 53 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 7.8% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 1,645 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 307 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odivelas | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 21,603 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 13 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 120.0 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 202 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,745 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 96.1 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 46 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odivelas | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,256 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 156 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Odivelas | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 7,027 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 277 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 306 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 100.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 1 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Odivelas | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 25.1% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 19 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Odivelas
Business sectors: Odivelas
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services27.0% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.8
- Transport and storage11.2% ×3.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work7.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odivelas?
Odivelas has 185,736 residents (2025), ranking 12 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Odivelas?
Odivelas covers 26.5 km², with a density of 6,998 people per km².
Is the population of Odivelas growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Odivelas went from 160,487 to 185,736, a change of +15.7%.
Where is Odivelas?
Odivelas is in Lisbon. Latitude 38.800, longitude −9.183.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Odivelas?
In Odivelas, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 6,998 inh./km² (2025), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Odivelas?
In Odivelas, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 2.7% (2021), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Odivelas?
In Odivelas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,618 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Odivelas?
The nearest to Odivelas are Loures (4.0 km), Amadora (7.0 km), Lisbon (8.7 km), Almada (13 km), Oeiras (15 km).
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