Alcochete: population and statistics
Alcochete has a population of 20,407 (2025) across 128.4 km², or 159 people per km². It ranks 123 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 20,407 residents
- 128.4 km²
- 159 people/km²
- 12 m
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in Setúbal, Alcochete ranks No. 10 by population.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: 16,099 € in Alcochete, compared with an average of 12,664 € in Setúbal and 12,214 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 16.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,579 kWh a year here.
Alcochete in numbers
Where is Alcochete?
Population of Alcochete over time
Alcochete had 19,224 residents in 2021 and 20,407 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,224 |
| 2022 | 19,704 |
| 2023 | 20,067 |
| 2024 | 20,348 |
| 2025 | 20,407 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Usual residences with central heating”.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,978 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Montijo (68,064 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Alcochete
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 | Alcochete | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 21.4% | 26.9% | ranked 293 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 14.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 130.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 159.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 90 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.15% | – | 4.50% | ranked 108 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alcochete | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,605 | 211,746 | 3,573,416 | ranked 236 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.2% | 7.1% | 12.8% | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 28.7% | 19.1% | 16.8% | ranked 10 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.4% | 11.7% | 14.2% | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 9,178 | 477,444 | 5,970,677 | ranked 158 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 9.5% | 13.3% | 25.8% | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.8% | 10.0% | 13.1% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 68.6% | 69.6% | 77.8% | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 13.6% | ranked 38 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 57.0% | 64.1% | 13.8% | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,765 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 22 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alcochete | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 24.3% | 34.1% | 18.6% | ranked 116 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 10.2% | 5.5% | 12.6% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,584 kWh/inh. | 5,636 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 92 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alcochete | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,320 | 109,683 | 1,510,274 | ranked 132 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 115.6 | 112.4 | 128.1 | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 16,099 € | 12,664 € | 10,553 € | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 117.8 | 99.5 | 79.5 | ranked 7 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alcochete | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 2,498 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 1 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alcochete | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 86,659 | 2,595,728 | 82,011,658 | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 425.3 | 278.7 | 275.0 | ranked 114 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 5.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 161 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Alcochete | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 28.4% | 21.5% | 13.2% | ranked 8 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alcochete
Business sectors: Alcochete
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services16.9% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work8.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.8
- Construction5.9% ×0.8
- Education5.6% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alcochete?
Alcochete has 20,407 residents (2025), ranking 123 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alcochete?
Alcochete covers 128.4 km², with a density of 159 people per km².
Is the population of Alcochete growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Alcochete went from 19,224 to 20,407, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Alcochete?
Alcochete is in Setúbal. Latitude 38.755, longitude −8.961.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Alcochete?
In Alcochete, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 2,498 € (2024), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Alcochete?
In Alcochete, “Declared gross income per inhabitant” stands at 16,099 € (2024), ranking 3 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 10,553 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alcochete?
In Alcochete, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,579 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alcochete?
The nearest to Alcochete are Montijo (5.7 km), Moita (12 km), Barreiro (14 km), Lisbon (17 km), Seixal (18 km).
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