Poverty and living standards in Baixo Alentejo (Alentejo, Portugal): official figures
The crime rate in Baixo Alentejo was 37.9 recorded offences per 1,000 inhabitants in 2024 (Portugal: 33.0), 4th highest of 26 among Portugal’s NUTS 3 sub-regions.
Is Baixo Alentejo safe?
In 2024 Baixo Alentejo recorded 6.2 crimes against physical integrity and 17.9 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 Baixo Alentejo?
The median sale price of family dwellings in Baixo Alentejo was €688 per square metre in 2024, 5th 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 Baixo Alentejo?
New residential leases in Baixo Alentejo were signed at a median of €5.20 per square metre a month in 2024, below the national figure of €7.97 (11th lowest of 26 among Portugal’s NUTS 3 sub-regions).
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyHow unequal is income in Baixo Alentejo?
The Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household in Baixo Alentejo was 42.6% in 2023, below the national figure of 45.5%, and the richest 20% of households declared 3.3 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 Baixo Alentejo?
The average Social Security pension in Baixo Alentejo was worth €6,381 a year in 2024, below the national figure of €7,665; 37,990 residents drew one.
Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copyMore figures
- Social Security paid unemployment benefits to 3,821 people in Baixo Alentejo during 2024, 54.9 per 1,000 residents aged 15 to 64 (national: 55.3). Source: INE, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (Statistics Portugal) · saved copy
How Baixo Alentejo compares with other intermunicipal communities in Portugal
Crimes recorded by the police per 1,000 residents (2024)
Baixo Alentejo ranks 4 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)
Baixo Alentejo ranks 22 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Median sale price of family dwellings per m² (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Alto Tâmega e Barroso | €817 |
| 20 | Viseu Dão Lafões | €809 |
| 21 | Terras de Trás-os-Montes | €710 |
| 22 | Baixo Alentejo | €688 |
| 23 | Douro | €622 |
| 24 | Beiras e Serra da Estrela | €595 |
| 25 | Alto Alentejo | €590 |
Median rent per m² of new leases (€ a month) (2024)
Baixo Alentejo ranks 16 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Median rent per m² of new leases (€ a month) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Região de Leiria | €5.70 |
| 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 |
Social integration income (RSI) recipients per 1,000 residents (2024)
Baixo Alentejo ranks 1 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Social integration income (RSI) recipients per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baixo Alentejo | 46.0 |
| 2 | Região Autónoma dos Açores | 42.1 |
| 3 | Douro | 33.5 |
| 4 | Alto Alentejo | 33.2 |
| 5 | Alto Tâmega e Barroso | 28.2 |
| 6 | Terras de Trás-os-Montes | 28.0 |
| 7 | Área Metropolitana do Porto | 27.6 |
Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household (%) (2023)
Baixo Alentejo ranks 15 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Gini coefficient of gross declared income per tax household (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Douro | 43.2% |
| 13 | Oeste | 43.1% |
| 14 | Alto Tâmega e Barroso | 42.7% |
| 15 | Baixo Alentejo | 42.6% |
| 16 | Lezíria do Tejo | 42.4% |
| 17 | Alto Minho | 42.1% |
| 18 | Viseu Dão Lafões | 41.9% |
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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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