Moita: population and statistics
Moita has a population of 78,541 (2025) across 55.3 km², or 1,421 people per km². It ranks 36 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 78,541 residents
- 55.3 km²
- 1,421 people/km²
- 20 m
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in Setúbal, Moita ranks No. 5 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 78.2 in Moita, compared with an average of 112.4 in Setúbal and 134.6 nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 1,989 kWh/inh. in Moita, compared with an average of 5,636 kWh/inh. in Setúbal and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 23.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,629 kWh a year here.
Moita in numbers
Where is Moita?
Population of Moita over time
Moita had 68,133 residents in 2021 and 78,541 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 68,133 |
| 2022 | 71,223 |
| 2023 | 74,300 |
| 2024 | 77,266 |
| 2025 | 78,541 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Population under 15”.
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,739 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Moita
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 | Moita | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 21.4% | 26.9% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 14.6% | 13.5% | 11.7% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 139.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 288 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 1,421 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 15.28% | – | 4.50% | ranked 15 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moita | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 12,232 | 211,746 | 3,573,416 | ranked 96 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 6.1% | 7.1% | 12.8% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.1% | 19.1% | 16.8% | ranked 229 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.3% | 11.7% | 14.2% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 34,588 | 477,444 | 5,970,677 | ranked 45 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 8.4% | 13.3% | 25.8% | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.1% | 10.0% | 13.1% | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 68.7% | 69.6% | 77.8% | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 13.6% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 76.4% | 64.1% | 13.8% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,226 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 46 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moita | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 39.4% | 34.1% | 18.6% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.7% | 5.5% | 12.6% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 1,989 kWh/inh. | 5,636 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 305 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moita | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 5,809 | 109,683 | 1,510,274 | ranked 65 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 78.2 | 112.4 | 128.1 | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,419 € | 12,664 € | 10,553 € | ranked 166 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 84.0 | 99.5 | 79.5 | ranked 115 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moita | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.1% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 10 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,346 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 92 of 307 |
Education
| Indicator | Moita | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.3% | 21.5% | 13.2% | ranked 122 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Moita
Business sectors: Moita
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services23.2% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.1% ×1.0
- Construction8.4% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×0.9
- Education5.1% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moita?
Moita has 78,541 residents (2025), ranking 36 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Moita?
Moita covers 55.3 km², with a density of 1,421 people per km².
Is the population of Moita growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Moita went from 68,133 to 78,541, a change of +15.3%.
Where is Moita?
Moita is in Setúbal. Latitude 38.650, longitude −8.983.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moita?
In Moita, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 78.2 (2023), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Moita?
In Moita, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 1,989 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Moita?
In Moita, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,629 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Moita?
The nearest to Moita are Montijo (6.1 km), Barreiro (7.9 km), Seixal (11 km), Palmela (12 km), Alcochete (12 km).
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