São Roque do Pico: population and statistics
São Roque do Pico has a population of 3,554 (2025) across 142.4 km², or 25.0 people per km². It ranks 283 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,554 residents
- 142.4 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 82 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, São Roque do Pico ranks No. 15 by population.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 0.8% in São Roque do Pico, compared with an average of 11.4% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 46.6% nationally.
Usual residences with central heating: 1.5% in São Roque do Pico, compared with an average of 2.9% in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 25.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 29° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
São Roque do Pico in numbers
Where is São Roque do Pico?
Population of São Roque do Pico over time
São Roque do Pico had 3,318 residents in 2021 and 3,554 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,318 |
| 2022 | 3,379 |
| 2023 | 3,408 |
| 2024 | 3,471 |
| 2025 | 3,554 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,938 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lajes do Pico, 14.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Madalena (6,850 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for São Roque do Pico
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 | São Roque do Pico | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ranked 237 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 178.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 237 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 25.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 7.11% | – | 4.50% | ranked 87 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | São Roque do Pico | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,247 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 298 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.8% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.2% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,298 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 300 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 31.7% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.9% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ranked 193 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 75.8% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 12.0% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 0.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,568 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 90 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | São Roque do Pico | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 72.8% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ranked 301 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,103 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 236 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | São Roque do Pico | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 602 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 273 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 176.6 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,129 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.3 | 87.8 | 79.5 | ranked 167 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | São Roque do Pico | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,340 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 101 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | São Roque do Pico | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 34,583 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 984.6 | 1,270 | 275.0 | ranked 44 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | São Roque do Pico | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.0% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 130 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: São Roque do Pico
Business sectors: São Roque do Pico
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.7% ×3.2
- Accommodation and food services16.4% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade12.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×0.7
- Construction6.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work3.3% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of São Roque do Pico?
São Roque do Pico has 3,554 residents (2025), ranking 283 of 308 municipalities.
How big is São Roque do Pico?
São Roque do Pico covers 142.4 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of São Roque do Pico growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of São Roque do Pico went from 3,318 to 3,554, a change of +7.1%.
Where is São Roque do Pico?
São Roque do Pico is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 38.517, longitude −28.317.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for São Roque do Pico?
In São Roque do Pico, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 304 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for São Roque do Pico?
In São Roque do Pico, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 1.5% (2021), ranking 301 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in São Roque do Pico?
In São Roque do Pico, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 29° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border São Roque do Pico?
The nearest to São Roque do Pico are Lajes do Pico (14 km), Madalena (18 km), Velas (21 km), Horta (28 km), Calheta (Açores) (28 km).
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