Alijó: population and statistics
Alijó has a population of 10,096 (2025) across 297.6 km², or 33.9 people per km². It ranks 187 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 10,096 residents
- 297.6 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 605 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Vila Real, Alijó ranks No. 6 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 228.3 in Alijó, compared with an average of 164.5 in Vila Real and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 59.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,490 kWh a year here.
Alijó in numbers
Where is Alijó?
Population of Alijó over time
Alijó had 10,323 residents in 2021 and 10,096 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,323 |
| 2022 | 10,209 |
| 2023 | 10,161 |
| 2024 | 10,159 |
| 2025 | 10,096 |
Did you know?
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,681 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sabrosa, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vila Real (52,964 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Alijó
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 | Alijó | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.8% | 32.5% | 26.9% | ranked 37 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.9% | 10.2% | 11.7% | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 413.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 33 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 33.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −2.20% | – | 4.50% | ranked 287 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alijó | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 8,088 | 119,688 | 3,573,416 | ranked 151 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.2% | 11.8% | 12.8% | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.3% | 17.2% | 16.8% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.8% | 15.6% | 14.2% | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,672 | 142,736 | 5,970,677 | ranked 164 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 36.1% | 33.8% | 25.8% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.3% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 146 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 81.4% | 80.3% | 77.8% | ranked 96 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.5% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 9.1% | 21.7% | 13.8% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 492 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 272 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alijó | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 9.3% | 11.0% | 18.6% | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 21.8% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,446 kWh/inh. | 3,212 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 187 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alijó | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,320 | 30,702 | 1,510,274 | ranked 132 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 228.3 | 164.5 | 128.1 | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,726 € | 10,158 € | 10,553 € | ranked 291 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 66.2 | 80.4 | 79.5 | ranked 284 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alijó | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.2% | 7.8% | 7.0% | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,202 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 209 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alijó | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 64,380 | 727,979 | 82,011,658 | ranked 125 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 635.7 | 389.0 | 275.0 | ranked 71 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 13.4% | – | 18.4% | ranked 109 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Alijó | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.6% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 271 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alijó
Business sectors: Alijó
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing59.8% ×7.5
- Wholesale and retail trade9.3% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.1% ×0.9
- Construction4.0% ×0.6
- Health and social work3.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.2
- Professional, scientific and technical3.1% ×0.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alijó?
Alijó has 10,096 residents (2025), ranking 187 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Alijó?
Alijó covers 297.6 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Alijó growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Alijó went from 10,323 to 10,096, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Alijó?
Alijó is in Vila Real. Latitude 41.276, longitude −7.475.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alijó?
In Alijó, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 228.3 (2023), ranking 9 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Alijó?
In Alijó, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at −2.20% (2025), ranking 287 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alijó?
In Alijó, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,490 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alijó?
The nearest to Alijó are Sabrosa (8.5 km), Murça (14 km), Carrazeda de Ansiães (15 km), São João da Pesqueira (17 km), Tabuaço (19 km).
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