Avis: population and statistics
Avis has a population of 3,661 (2025) across 606.0 km², or 6.0 people per km². It ranks 282 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,661 residents
- 606.0 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 178 m
Key points
Among the 15 municipalities in Portalegre, Avis ranks No. 7 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 10,892 kWh/inh. in Avis, compared with an average of 4,687 kWh/inh. in Portalegre and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 32.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,583 kWh a year here.
Avis in numbers
Where is Avis?
Population of Avis over time
Avis had 3,741 residents in 2021 and 3,661 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,741 |
| 2022 | 3,726 |
| 2023 | 3,747 |
| 2024 | 3,693 |
| 2025 | 3,661 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Portalegre for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 84,870 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fronteira, 20.1 km away.
All indicators for Avis
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 | Avis | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.4% | 29.4% | 26.9% | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 291.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 93 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 6.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −2.14% | – | 4.50% | ranked 285 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Avis | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,435 | 67,444 | 3,573,416 | ranked 272 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 22.4% | 23.9% | 12.8% | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 10.2% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.8% | 12.9% | 14.2% | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,548 | 81,117 | 5,970,677 | ranked 276 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 34.1% | 26.2% | 25.8% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 20.9% | 17.4% | 13.1% | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 75.8% | 72.2% | 77.8% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 11.3% | 19.4% | 13.6% | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 21.0% | 13.8% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 755 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 214 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Avis | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.6% | 12.7% | 18.6% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.1% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 10,892 kWh/inh. | 4,687 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 11 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Avis | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 466 | 13,328 | 1,510,274 | ranked 287 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 124.4 | 123.1 | 128.1 | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,620 € | 11,195 € | 10,553 € | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.7 | 86.5 | 79.5 | ranked 193 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Avis | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.4% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,252 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 162 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Avis | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 19,324 | 480,475 | 82,011,658 | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 525.5 | 442.6 | 275.0 | ranked 88 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 27.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 53 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Avis | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.4% | 15.0% | 13.2% | ranked 250 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Avis
Business sectors: Avis
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32.8% ×4.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.1% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services10.9% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.6
- Construction4.9% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.1% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Avis?
Avis has 3,661 residents (2025), ranking 282 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Avis?
Avis covers 606.0 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Avis growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Avis went from 3,741 to 3,661, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Avis?
Avis is in Portalegre. Latitude 39.050, longitude −7.883.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Avis?
In Avis, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 6.0 inh./km² (2025), ranking 304 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Avis?
In Avis, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 10,892 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 11 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Avis?
In Avis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,583 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Avis?
The nearest to Avis are Fronteira (20 km), Sousel (21 km), Ponte de Sor (25 km), Alter do Chão (25 km), Mora (26 km).
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