Porto: population and statistics
Porto has a population of 273,476 (2025) across 41.4 km², or 6,602 people per km². It ranks 4 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 273,476 residents
- 41.4 km²
- 6,602 people/km²
- 86 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Porto ranks No. 2 by population.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 49.1% in Porto, compared with an average of 65.0% in Porto and 69.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,509 kWh a year here.
Porto in numbers
Where is Porto?
Population of Porto over time
Porto had 244,174 residents in 2021 and 273,476 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 244,174 |
| 2022 | 256,269 |
| 2023 | 267,236 |
| 2024 | 273,979 |
| 2025 | 273,476 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Porto for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Porto for “Population change over 4 years”.
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,801 football pitches.
- Its population density is 53.3 times the national average.
All indicators for Porto
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 | Porto | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 220.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 6,602 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 12.00% | – | 4.50% | ranked 28 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Porto | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 39,303 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 11 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 32.7% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 9.7% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 299 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.6% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 133,352 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 4 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 8.2% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.2% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 49.1% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 44.2% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 1 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 78.4% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,347 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 6 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Porto | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 31.8% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 17.1% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 119 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,664 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 88 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Porto | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 52,355 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 2 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 195.9 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 15,385 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 4 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 162.2 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 2 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Porto | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 11.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,930 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 7 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Porto | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 6,611,174 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 2,415 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 18 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 20.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 70 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Porto | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 37.5% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 3 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Porto
Business sectors: Porto
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services15.9% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.3% ×0.9
- Health and social work11.3% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.7% ×1.2
- Real estate6.6% ×1.5
- Education4.5% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Porto?
Porto has 273,476 residents (2025), ranking 4 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Porto?
Porto covers 41.4 km², with a density of 6,602 people per km².
Is the population of Porto growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Porto went from 244,174 to 273,476, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Porto?
Porto is in Porto. Latitude 41.150, longitude −8.611.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Porto?
In Porto, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 49.1% (2021), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Porto?
In Porto, “Enterprises” stands at 52,355 (2023), ranking 2 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Porto?
In Porto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,509 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Porto?
The nearest to Porto are Vila Nova de Gaia (1.9 km), Gondomar (6.5 km), Matosinhos (7.4 km), Maia (9.3 km), Valongo (10.0 km).
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