Amarante: population and statistics
Amarante has a population of 52,669 (2025) across 301.3 km², or 175 people per km². It ranks 58 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 52,669 residents
- 301.3 km²
- 175 people/km²
- 77 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Amarante ranks No. 14 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 2,580 kWh/inh. in Amarante, compared with an average of 4,155 kWh/inh. in Porto and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,404 kWh a year here.
Amarante in numbers
Where is Amarante?
Population of Amarante over time
Amarante had 51,501 residents in 2021 and 52,669 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,501 |
| 2022 | 52,062 |
| 2023 | 52,394 |
| 2024 | 52,521 |
| 2025 | 52,669 |
Did you know?
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,203 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Marco de Canaveses, 11.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Paredes (88,858 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Amarante
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 | Amarante | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.2% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.5% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 219.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 174.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 81 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.27% | – | 4.50% | ranked 211 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amarante | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 23,609 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 34 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.5% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 235 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.0% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.8% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 29,418 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 56 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 20.5% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.7% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 71.0% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 18.6% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 19.2% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 127 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,176 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 143 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amarante | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 20.8% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 23.0% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 83 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,580 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 287 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amarante | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 6,133 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 62 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 117.1 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,539 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.8 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 191 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amarante | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.4% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,240 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 174 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Amarante | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 92,341 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 175.6 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 203 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Amarante | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.1% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 125 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Amarante
Business sectors: Amarante
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×1.2
- Construction12.9% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amarante?
Amarante has 52,669 residents (2025), ranking 58 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Amarante?
Amarante covers 301.3 km², with a density of 175 people per km².
Is the population of Amarante growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Amarante went from 51,501 to 52,669, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Amarante?
Amarante is in Porto. Latitude 41.269, longitude −8.078.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Amarante?
In Amarante, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 2,580 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 287 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Buildings: what is the figure for Amarante?
In Amarante, “Buildings” stands at 23,609 (2021), ranking 34 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amarante?
In Amarante, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,404 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amarante?
The nearest to Amarante are Marco de Canaveses (11 km), Baião (12 km), Celorico de Basto (15 km), Felgueiras (15 km), Lousada (17 km).
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