Montijo: population and statistics
Montijo has a population of 68,064 (2025) across 348.6 km², or 195 people per km². It ranks 45 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 68,064 residents
- 348.6 km²
- 195 people/km²
- 5 m
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in Setúbal, Montijo ranks No. 7 by population.
Population aged 65 and over: 16.3% in Montijo, compared with an average of 21.4% in Setúbal and 23.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 20.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,622 kWh a year here.
Montijo in numbers
Where is Montijo?
Population of Montijo over time
Montijo had 57,433 residents in 2021 and 68,064 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 57,433 |
| 2022 | 60,776 |
| 2023 | 64,411 |
| 2024 | 66,850 |
| 2025 | 68,064 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Population change between 2021 and 2025”.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rented usual residences”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 48,826 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Alcochete, 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Montijo
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 | Montijo | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.3% | 21.4% | 26.9% | ranked 304 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) | 111.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 195.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 76 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 18.51% | – | 4.50% | ranked 6 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montijo | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 13,094 | 211,746 | 3,573,416 | ranked 90 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.8% | 7.1% | 12.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.9% | 19.1% | 16.8% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.5% | 11.7% | 14.2% | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 27,887 | 477,444 | 5,970,677 | ranked 62 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 7.7% | 13.3% | 25.8% | ranked 280 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.1% | 10.0% | 13.1% | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 65.8% | 69.6% | 77.8% | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 26.5% | 22.9% | 13.6% | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 63.2% | 64.1% | 13.8% | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,472 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 34 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montijo | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 29.2% | 34.1% | 18.6% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 6.6% | 5.5% | 12.6% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,491 kWh/inh. | 5,636 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 182 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montijo | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 7,280 | 109,683 | 1,510,274 | ranked 50 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 113.0 | 112.4 | 128.1 | ranked 233 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,071 € | 12,664 € | 10,553 € | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 102.6 | 99.5 | 79.5 | ranked 26 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Montijo | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.2% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,280 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 136 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Montijo | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 192,573 | 2,595,728 | 82,011,658 | ranked 57 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 285.5 | 278.7 | 275.0 | ranked 150 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 3.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 172 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Montijo | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 22.8% | 21.5% | 13.2% | ranked 27 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Montijo
Business sectors: Montijo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services20.9% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.2% ×1.0
- Construction6.0% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.5% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montijo?
Montijo has 68,064 residents (2025), ranking 45 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Montijo?
Montijo covers 348.6 km², with a density of 195 people per km².
Is the population of Montijo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Montijo went from 57,433 to 68,064, a change of +18.5%.
Where is Montijo?
Montijo is in Setúbal. Latitude 38.705, longitude −8.976.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Montijo?
In Montijo, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 16.3% (2025), ranking 304 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Montijo?
In Montijo, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 3.9% (2025), ranking 172 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montijo?
In Montijo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,622 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montijo?
The nearest to Montijo are Alcochete (5.7 km), Moita (6.1 km), Barreiro (9.8 km), Seixal (13 km), Lisbon (15 km).
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