Almada: population and statistics
Almada has a population of 202,896 (2025) across 70.0 km², or 2,898 people per km². It ranks 9 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 202,896 residents
- 70.0 km²
- 2,898 people/km²
- 57 m
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in Setúbal, Almada ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 25.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,622 kWh a year here.
Almada in numbers
Where is Almada?
Population of Almada over time
Almada had 183,334 residents in 2021 and 202,896 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 183,334 |
| 2022 | 190,543 |
| 2023 | 197,221 |
| 2024 | 201,933 |
| 2025 | 202,896 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Population density”.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Conventional family dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,805 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Almada
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 | Almada | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 21.4% | 26.9% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 11.7% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 174.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 2,898 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 8 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 10.67% | – | 4.50% | ranked 39 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Almada | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 34,518 | 211,746 | 3,573,416 | ranked 16 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 5.1% | 7.1% | 12.8% | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.3% | 19.1% | 16.8% | ranked 171 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.5% | 11.7% | 14.2% | ranked 198 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 101,521 | 477,444 | 5,970,677 | ranked 6 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 17.0% | 13.3% | 25.8% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.6% | 10.0% | 13.1% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 62.8% | 69.6% | 77.8% | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 29.6% | 22.9% | 13.6% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 73.2% | 64.1% | 13.8% | ranked 11 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,160 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 11 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Almada | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 36.9% | 34.1% | 18.6% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.5% | 5.5% | 12.6% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,591 kWh/inh. | 5,636 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 286 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Almada | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 24,623 | 109,683 | 1,510,274 | ranked 9 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 124.8 | 112.4 | 128.1 | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 13,239 € | 12,664 € | 10,553 € | ranked 21 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 106.0 | 99.5 | 79.5 | ranked 16 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Almada | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,432 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 52 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Almada | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 508,337 | 2,595,728 | 82,011,658 | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 251.1 | 278.7 | 275.0 | ranked 166 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 26.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 58 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Almada | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 26.1% | 21.5% | 13.2% | ranked 14 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Almada
Business sectors: Almada
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services25.1% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work8.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×0.9
- Construction6.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.9% ×1.2
- Transport and storage5.2% ×1.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Almada?
Almada has 202,896 residents (2025), ranking 9 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Almada?
Almada covers 70.0 km², with a density of 2,898 people per km².
Is the population of Almada growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Almada went from 183,334 to 202,896, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Almada?
Almada is in Setúbal. Latitude 38.680, longitude −9.158.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Almada?
In Almada, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 2,898 inh./km² (2025), ranking 8 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
Conventional family dwellings: what is the figure for Almada?
In Almada, “Conventional family dwellings” stands at 101,521 (2021), ranking 6 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 9,408.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Almada?
In Almada, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,622 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Almada?
The nearest to Almada are Lisbon (5.2 km), Seixal (6.1 km), Barreiro (7.7 km), Amadora (10 km), Oeiras (13 km).
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