Lajes das Flores: population and statistics
Lajes das Flores has a population of 1,417 (2025) across 70.0 km², or 20.2 people per km². It ranks 306 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 1,417 residents
- 70.0 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 13 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, Lajes das Flores ranks No. 18 by population.
Unemployment rate: 2.8% in Lajes das Flores, compared with an average of 6.9% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 35.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 1,233 kWh a year here.
Lajes das Flores in numbers
Where is Lajes das Flores?
Population of Lajes das Flores over time
Lajes das Flores had 1,373 residents in 2021 and 1,417 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,373 |
| 2022 | 1,403 |
| 2023 | 1,399 |
| 2024 | 1,399 |
| 2025 | 1,417 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”.
- “Buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,811 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Lajes das Flores
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 | Lajes das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.2% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 192.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 20.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.20% | – | 4.50% | ranked 190 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lajes das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 1,005 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 307 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 32.7% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 30.1% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 1,028 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 307 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 22.8% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ranked 173 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 18.9% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 75.2% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 12.5% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 1.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ranked 301 of 307 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lajes das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 66.2% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.0% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,029 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 73 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lajes das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 278 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 306 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 198.7 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,311 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 73.3 | 87.8 | 79.5 | ranked 218 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lajes das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 2.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,187 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 220 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lajes das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 28,581 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 2,030 | 1,270 | 275.0 | ranked 28 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Lajes das Flores | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.8% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 199 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lajes das Flores
Business sectors: Lajes das Flores
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35.6% ×4.5
- Accommodation and food services23.0% ×2.8
- Other service activities10.1% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade7.2% ×0.5
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.4
- Transport and storage2.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical2.5% ×0.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lajes das Flores?
Lajes das Flores has 1,417 residents (2025), ranking 306 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lajes das Flores?
Lajes das Flores covers 70.0 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Lajes das Flores growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lajes das Flores went from 1,373 to 1,417, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Lajes das Flores?
Lajes das Flores is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 39.383, longitude −31.167.
Buildings: what is the figure for Lajes das Flores?
In Lajes das Flores, “Buildings” stands at 1,005 (2021), ranking 307 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Lajes das Flores?
In Lajes das Flores, “Unemployment rate” stands at 2.8% (2021), ranking 306 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lajes das Flores?
In Lajes das Flores, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 1,233 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lajes das Flores?
The nearest to Lajes das Flores are Santa Cruz das Flores (8.6 km), Corvo (33 km), Horta (239 km), Madalena (247 km), São Roque do Pico (265 km).
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