Monforte: population and statistics
Monforte has a population of 2,876 (2025) across 420.2 km², or 6.8 people per km². It ranks 297 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 2,876 residents
- 420.2 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 260 m
Key points
Among the 15 municipalities in Portalegre, Monforte ranks No. 14 by population.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 0.6% in Monforte, compared with an average of 21.0% in Portalegre and 46.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 34.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,599 kWh a year here.
Monforte in numbers
Where is Monforte?
Population of Monforte over time
Monforte had 2,930 residents in 2021 and 2,876 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,930 |
| 2022 | 2,912 |
| 2023 | 2,921 |
| 2024 | 2,927 |
| 2025 | 2,876 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 58,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Arronches, 14.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sousel (4,506 residents), 24 km away.
All indicators for Monforte
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 | Monforte | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.8% | 29.4% | 26.9% | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 228.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 156 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 6.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −1.84% | – | 4.50% | ranked 279 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Monforte | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,307 | 67,444 | 3,573,416 | ranked 297 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 29.4% | 23.9% | 12.8% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 10.6% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 8.1% | 12.9% | 14.2% | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,345 | 81,117 | 5,970,677 | ranked 299 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 41.4% | 26.2% | 25.8% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.5% | 17.4% | 13.1% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 75.4% | 72.2% | 77.8% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.4% | 19.4% | 13.6% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 0.6% | 21.0% | 13.8% | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 499 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 269 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Monforte | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.1% | 12.7% | 18.6% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.3% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 277 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,432 kWh/inh. | 4,687 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 101 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Monforte | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 330 | 13,328 | 1,510,274 | ranked 298 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 113.0 | 123.1 | 128.1 | ranked 233 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,571 € | 11,195 € | 10,553 € | ranked 235 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.9 | 86.5 | 79.5 | ranked 203 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Monforte | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.9% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,258 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 154 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Monforte | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 8,361 | 480,475 | 82,011,658 | ranked 268 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 288.2 | 442.6 | 275.0 | ranked 149 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Monforte | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 15.0% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Monforte
Business sectors: Monforte
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing34.2% ×4.3
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.9
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.4
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Monforte?
Monforte has 2,876 residents (2025), ranking 297 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Monforte?
Monforte covers 420.2 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Monforte growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Monforte went from 2,930 to 2,876, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Monforte?
Monforte is in Portalegre. Latitude 39.050, longitude −7.433.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Monforte?
In Monforte, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 0.6% (2021), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Monforte?
In Monforte, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 6.8 inh./km² (2025), ranking 303 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Monforte?
In Monforte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,599 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Monforte?
The nearest to Monforte are Arronches (15 km), Fronteira (19 km), Sousel (24 km), Alter do Chão (26 km), Estremoz (27 km).
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