Poverty and living standards in Alentejo Central (Alentejo, Portugal): official figures
The crime rate in Alentejo Central was 29.8 recorded offences per 1,000 inhabitants in 2024 (Portugal: 33.0), 11th highest of 26 among Portugal’s NUTS 3 sub-regions.
Is Alentejo Central safe?
In 2024 Alentejo Central recorded 5.3 crimes against physical integrity and 14.0 property crimes per 1,000 residents, against 5.4 and 17.3 nationally.
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyHow much does a house cost in Alentejo Central?
The median sale price of family dwellings in Alentejo Central was €1,002 per square metre in 2024, 11th cheapest of 26 among Portugal’s NUTS 3 sub-regions (Portugal: €1,777).
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyWhat is the average rent in Alentejo Central?
New residential leases in Alentejo Central were signed at a median of €5.16 per square metre a month in 2024, below the national figure of €7.97 (10th lowest of 26 among Portugal’s NUTS 3 sub-regions).
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyHow unequal is income in Alentejo Central?
The Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household in Alentejo Central was 40.8% in 2023, below the national figure of 45.5%, and the richest 20% of households declared 3.1 times as much as the poorest 20% (3.5 nationally).
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyWhat is the average pension in Alentejo Central?
The average Social Security pension in Alentejo Central was worth €7,050 a year in 2024, below the national figure of €7,665; 51,763 residents drew one.
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyMore figures
- Social Security paid unemployment benefits to 4,730 people in Alentejo Central during 2024, 50.8 per 1,000 residents aged 15 to 64 (national: 55.3). Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copy
How Alentejo Central compares with other intermunicipal communities in Portugal
Crimes recorded by the police per 1,000 residents (2024)
Alentejo Central ranks 11 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Crimes recorded by the police per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Beira Baixa | 33.8 |
| 9 | Lezíria do Tejo | 33.3 |
| 10 | Beiras e Serra da Estrela | 31.7 |
| 11 | Alentejo Central | 29.8 |
| 12 | Região de Aveiro | 29.7 |
| 13 | Área Metropolitana do Porto | 29.1 |
| 14 | Médio Tejo | 29.1 |
Median sale price of family dwellings per m² (€) (2024)
Alentejo Central ranks 16 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Median sale price of family dwellings per m² (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Região de Leiria | €1,190 |
| 14 | Região de Coimbra | €1,188 |
| 15 | Região Autónoma dos Açores | €1,179 |
| 16 | Alentejo Central | €1,002 |
| 17 | Tâmega e Sousa | €983 |
| 18 | Médio Tejo | €937 |
| 19 | Alto Tâmega e Barroso | €817 |
Median rent per m² of new leases (€ a month) (2024)
Alentejo Central ranks 17 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Median rent per m² of new leases (€ a month) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Médio Tejo | €5.60 |
| 15 | Ave | €5.34 |
| 16 | Baixo Alentejo | €5.20 |
| 17 | Alentejo Central | €5.16 |
| 18 | Região Autónoma dos Açores | €5.00 |
| 19 | Viseu Dão Lafões | €5.00 |
| 20 | Beira Baixa | €4.36 |
Social integration income (RSI) recipients per 1,000 residents (2024)
Alentejo Central ranks 12 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Social integration income (RSI) recipients per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Beiras e Serra da Estrela | 24.7 |
| 10 | Tâmega e Sousa | 23.5 |
| 11 | Beira Baixa | 23.3 |
| 12 | Alentejo Central | 22.7 |
| 13 | Grande Lisboa | 19.4 |
| 14 | Viseu Dão Lafões | 18.9 |
| 15 | Algarve | 18.7 |
Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household (%) (2023)
Alentejo Central ranks 23 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Beira Baixa | 41.1% |
| 21 | Beiras e Serra da Estrela | 40.9% |
| 22 | Médio Tejo | 40.9% |
| 23 | Alentejo Central | 40.8% |
| 24 | Ave | 40.7% |
| 25 | Alto Alentejo | 40.5% |
| 26 | Tâmega e Sousa | 40.1% |
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Sources
- INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal): Anuarios Estatisticos Regionais 2024 (Regional Statistical Yearbooks, 2025 release): all subchapter tables in XLSX by municipality, NUTS 3 and NUTS 2, read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 36f716bda712…)
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