Maia: population and statistics
Maia has a population of 142,129 (2025) across 82.9 km², or 1,714 people per km². It ranks 21 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 142,129 residents
- 82.9 km²
- 1,714 people/km²
- 86 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Maia ranks No. 5 by population.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: 4.5% in Maia, compared with an average of 8.7% in Porto and 15.8% nationally.
Population with completed higher education: 27.5% in Maia, compared with an average of 21.7% in Porto and 21.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 17.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,506 kWh a year here.
Maia in numbers
Where is Maia?
Population of Maia over time
Maia had 136,452 residents in 2021 and 142,129 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 136,452 |
| 2022 | 138,885 |
| 2023 | 140,501 |
| 2024 | 141,673 |
| 2025 | 142,129 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Porto for “Usual residences with central heating”.
- Number 1 in Porto for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Maia
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 | Maia | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 171.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 1,714 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.16% | – | 4.50% | ranked 163 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maia | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 26,339 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 26 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.1% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 193 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.2% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 59,615 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 22 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 4.5% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.2% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 68.9% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 24.8% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 58.1% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,370 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 39 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Maia | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 29.0% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 24.0% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 79 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 9,384 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 12 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maia | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 18,452 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 16 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 131.3 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 14,133 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 10 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 107.3 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 15 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maia | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,638 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 12 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Maia | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 336,379 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 237.1 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 177 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Maia | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 27.5% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 9 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Maia
Business sectors: Maia
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services17.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.3
- Education5.8% ×1.3
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.0% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maia?
Maia has 142,129 residents (2025), ranking 21 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Maia?
Maia covers 82.9 km², with a density of 1,714 people per km².
Is the population of Maia growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Maia went from 136,452 to 142,129, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Maia?
Maia is in Porto. Latitude 41.233, longitude −8.617.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: what is the figure for Maia?
In Maia, “Dwellings used as secondary residences” stands at 4.5% (2021), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 25.8%.
Population with completed higher education: what is the figure for Maia?
In Maia, “Population with completed higher education” stands at 27.5% (2021), ranking 9 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maia?
In Maia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,506 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maia?
The nearest to Maia are Matosinhos (7.7 km), Porto (9.3 km), Vila Nova de Gaia (11 km), Valongo (11 km), Gondomar (12 km).
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