Poverty and living standards in Alentejo Litoral (Alentejo, Portugal): official figures
The crime rate in Alentejo Litoral was 39.8 recorded offences per 1,000 inhabitants in 2024 (Portugal: 33.0), 2nd highest of 26 among Portugal’s NUTS 3 sub-regions.
Is Alentejo Litoral safe?
In 2024 Alentejo Litoral recorded 6.4 crimes against physical integrity and 18.4 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 Litoral?
Homes in Alentejo Litoral sold for a median of €1,741 per square metre in 2024, below the national figure of €1,777; that is 6th most expensive of 26 among Portugal’s NUTS 3 sub-regions.
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyWhat is the average rent in Alentejo Litoral?
New residential leases in Alentejo Litoral were signed at a median of €7.69 per square metre a month in 2024, below the national figure of €7.97 (6th highest of 26 among Portugal’s NUTS 3 sub-regions).
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyHow unequal is income in Alentejo Litoral?
The Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household in Alentejo Litoral was 46.2% in 2023, above the national figure of 45.5%, and the richest 20% of households declared 3.7 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 Litoral?
The average Social Security pension in Alentejo Litoral was worth €7,577 a year in 2024, below the national figure of €7,665; 30,252 residents drew one.
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyMore figures
- Social Security paid unemployment benefits to 8,191 people in Alentejo Litoral during 2024, 130.1 per 1,000 residents aged 15 to 64 (national: 55.3). Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copy
How Alentejo Litoral compares with other intermunicipal communities in Portugal
Crimes recorded by the police per 1,000 residents (2024)
Alentejo Litoral ranks 2 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Crimes recorded by the police per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algarve | 51.8 |
| 2 | Alentejo Litoral | 39.8 |
| 3 | Região Autónoma dos Açores | 39.7 |
| 4 | Baixo Alentejo | 37.9 |
| 5 | Alto Alentejo | 36.9 |
| 6 | Península de Setúbal | 34.7 |
| 7 | Grande Lisboa | 33.9 |
Median sale price of family dwellings per m² (€) (2024)
Alentejo Litoral ranks 6 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Median sale price of family dwellings per m² (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Região Autónoma da Madeira | €2,395 |
| 4 | Península de Setúbal | €2,117 |
| 5 | Área Metropolitana do Porto | €1,986 |
| 6 | Alentejo Litoral | €1,741 |
| 7 | Oeste | €1,613 |
| 8 | Cávado | €1,527 |
| 9 | Região de Aveiro | €1,372 |
Median rent per m² of new leases (€ a month) (2024)
Alentejo Litoral ranks 6 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Median rent per m² of new leases (€ a month) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Região Autónoma da Madeira | €9.60 |
| 4 | Algarve | €9.41 |
| 5 | Área Metropolitana do Porto | €8.85 |
| 6 | Alentejo Litoral | €7.69 |
| 7 | Cávado | €6.98 |
| 8 | Oeste | €6.98 |
| 9 | Região de Aveiro | €6.31 |
Social integration income (RSI) recipients per 1,000 residents (2024)
Alentejo Litoral ranks 22 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Social integration income (RSI) recipients per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Região Autónoma da Madeira | 15.5 |
| 20 | Região de Aveiro | 14.9 |
| 21 | Região de Leiria | 14.3 |
| 22 | Alentejo Litoral | 12.2 |
| 23 | Alto Minho | 11.1 |
| 24 | Oeste | 10.5 |
| 25 | Ave | 9.5 |
Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household (%) (2023)
Alentejo Litoral ranks 2 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grande Lisboa | 49.9% |
| 2 | Alentejo Litoral | 46.2% |
| 3 | Área Metropolitana do Porto | 45.7% |
| 4 | Península de Setúbal | 45.0% |
| 5 | Algarve | 44.9% |
| 6 | Região Autónoma dos Açores | 44.5% |
| 7 | Região Autónoma da Madeira | 44.2% |
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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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