Corvo: population and statistics
Corvo has a population of 434 (2025) across 17.1 km², or 25.4 people per km². It ranks 308 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 434 residents
- 17.1 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 36 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, Corvo ranks No. 19 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 37.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,258 kWh a year here.
Corvo in numbers
Where is Corvo?
Population of Corvo over time
Corvo had 401 residents in 2021 and 434 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 401 |
| 2022 | 411 |
| 2023 | 416 |
| 2024 | 419 |
| 2025 | 434 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Population change between 2021 and 2025”.
- “Buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,396 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Corvo
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 | Corvo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ||
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.8% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ||
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 145.1 | – | 229.9 | ||
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 25.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ||
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.23% | – | 4.50% |
Housing
| Indicator | Corvo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 195 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 308 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.9% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 43.1% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.4% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 204 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 308 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 1.5% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 23.0% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 63.6% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ||
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 20.1% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ||
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 2.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% |
Energy
| Indicator | Corvo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 85.1% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,009 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Corvo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 90 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 308 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 216.3 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ||
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 15,067 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ||
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 82.8 | 87.8 | 79.5 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corvo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ||
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,661 € | – | 1,258 € |
Tourism
| Indicator | Corvo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 4,042 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 296 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 947.7 | 1,270 | 275.0 |
Education
| Indicator | Corvo | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.1% | 16.0% | 13.2% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Corvo
Business sectors: Corvo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37.8% ×4.7
- Administrative and support services17.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×0.9
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical2.2% ×0.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corvo?
Corvo has 434 residents (2025), ranking 308 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Corvo?
Corvo covers 17.1 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Corvo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Corvo went from 401 to 434, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Corvo?
Corvo is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 39.673, longitude −31.113.
Buildings: what is the figure for Corvo?
In Corvo, “Buildings” stands at 195 (2021), ranking 308 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Corvo?
In Corvo, “Enterprises” stands at 90 (2023), ranking 308 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Corvo?
In Corvo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,258 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Corvo?
The nearest to Corvo are Santa Cruz das Flores (25 km), Lajes das Flores (33 km), Horta (249 km), Madalena (257 km), São Roque do Pico (273 km).
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