Nordeste: population and statistics
Nordeste has a population of 4,404 (2025) across 101.5 km², or 43.4 people per km². It ranks 270 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,404 residents
- 101.5 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 177 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, Nordeste ranks No. 13 by population.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 0.2% in Nordeste, compared with an average of 11.4% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 46.6% nationally.
Usual residences with central heating: 1.7% in Nordeste, compared with an average of 2.9% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 36.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 1,279 kWh a year here.
Nordeste in numbers
Where is Nordeste?
Population of Nordeste over time
Nordeste had 4,406 residents in 2021 and 4,404 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,406 |
| 2022 | 4,396 |
| 2023 | 4,401 |
| 2024 | 4,394 |
| 2025 | 4,404 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Owner-occupied usual residences”.
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,211 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Nordeste
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 | Nordeste | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.4% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 200.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 43.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −0.05% | – | 4.50% | ranked 258 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nordeste | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,614 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 292 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 24.3% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ranked 38 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ranked 42 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.7% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,623 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 294 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 24.2% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ranked 165 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.8% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.9% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 0.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,098 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 154 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nordeste | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 86.1% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ranked 11 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 1.7% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,302 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 296 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nordeste | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 472 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 285 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 107.2 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,252 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ranked 263 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 66.0 | 87.8 | 79.5 | ranked 287 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nordeste | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,115 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 283 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nordeste | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 31,350 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 712.7 | 1,270 | 275.0 | ranked 60 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Nordeste | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 8.8% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 292 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nordeste
Business sectors: Nordeste
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing36.9% ×4.6
- Accommodation and food services12.7% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×0.5
- Other service activities5.9% ×1.2
- Construction5.7% ×0.8
- Education5.7% ×1.3
- Manufacturing3.2% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nordeste?
Nordeste has 4,404 residents (2025), ranking 270 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Nordeste?
Nordeste covers 101.5 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Nordeste growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Nordeste went from 4,406 to 4,404, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Nordeste?
Nordeste is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 37.833, longitude −25.150.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Nordeste?
In Nordeste, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 0.2% (2021), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Nordeste?
In Nordeste, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 1.7% (2021), ranking 294 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nordeste?
In Nordeste, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 1,279 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nordeste?
The nearest to Nordeste are Povoação (13 km), Vila Franca do Campo (28 km), Ribeira Grande (32 km), Lagoa (Açores) (39 km), Ponta Delgada (47 km).
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