Lagoa (Açores): population and statistics
Lagoa (Açores) has a population of 14,577 (2025) across 45.6 km², or 320 people per km². It ranks 151 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 14,577 residents
- 45.6 km²
- 320 people/km²
- 42 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, Lagoa (Açores) ranks No. 6 by population.
Population aged 65 and over: 14.9% in Lagoa (Açores), compared with an average of 18.9% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 23.3% nationally.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 6.4% in Lagoa (Açores), compared with an average of 9.7% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 13.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 1,293 kWh a year here.
Lagoa (Açores) in numbers
Where is Lagoa (Açores)?
Population of Lagoa (Açores) over time
Lagoa (Açores) had 14,247 residents in 2021 and 14,577 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,247 |
| 2022 | 14,306 |
| 2023 | 14,369 |
| 2024 | 14,410 |
| 2025 | 14,577 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,385 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Lagoa (Açores)
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 | Lagoa (Açores) | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.9% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 15.2% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 98.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 319.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.32% | – | 4.50% | ranked 210 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lagoa (Açores) | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,890 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 221 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.3% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 6.4% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,307 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 226 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 6.8% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ranked 291 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.8% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.1% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ranked 151 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 16.1% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,696 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 78 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lagoa (Açores) | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 82.4% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ranked 15 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.1% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ranked 280 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,160 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 226 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lagoa (Açores) | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,480 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 180 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 103.0 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,251 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ranked 109 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 79.8 | 87.8 | 79.5 | ranked 153 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lagoa (Açores) | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,288 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 131 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lagoa (Açores) | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 152,250 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 1,050 | 1,270 | 275.0 | ranked 40 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 9.2% | – | 18.4% | ranked 131 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Lagoa (Açores) | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.6% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 141 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lagoa (Açores)
Business sectors: Lagoa (Açores)
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services18.4% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.6% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.3
- Construction8.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lagoa (Açores)?
Lagoa (Açores) has 14,577 residents (2025), ranking 151 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lagoa (Açores)?
Lagoa (Açores) covers 45.6 km², with a density of 320 people per km².
Is the population of Lagoa (Açores) growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lagoa (Açores) went from 14,247 to 14,577, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Lagoa (Açores)?
Lagoa (Açores) is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 37.750, longitude −25.583.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lagoa (Açores)?
In Lagoa (Açores), “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 14.9% (2025), ranking 306 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Lagoa (Açores)?
In Lagoa (Açores), “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 6.4% (2021), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lagoa (Açores)?
In Lagoa (Açores), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 1,293 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lagoa (Açores)?
The nearest to Lagoa (Açores) are Ponta Delgada (7.7 km), Ribeira Grande (9.4 km), Vila Franca do Campo (14 km), Povoação (30 km), Nordeste (39 km).
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