Categories in Faro, Portugal
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Faro, Portugal
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 730 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 422 | 35 years |
| Corporate management | 287 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 279 | 28 years |
| Other accommodation | 268 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 223 | — |
| Cafes | 221 | — |
| Health and medical | 204 | 31 years |
| Clothing stores | 192 | 32 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 155 | 38 years |
| Education | 153 | 30 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 143 | 36 years |
| Car repair | 142 | 31 years |
| Construction of buildings | 137 | 34 years |
| All food and beverage | 134 | 31 years |
Faro, Portugal Facts
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Population | 36,911 |
| Male Population | 17,124 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 19,787 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +61.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.3% |
| Median Age | 41.3 years (Male: 39.6, Female: 42.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $59,062 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 289 |
| Neighborhoods | Faro, Gambelas, Martim Longo, Monte Negro, Quinta das Raposeiras |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Western European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.01937, -7.93223 |
| Postal Codes | 8000, 8001, 8004, 8005, 8009 |
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Faro, Portugal Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,903 | 29,427 | 34,073 | 39,749 | 36,911 | 37,520 | 37,914 |
| Population Density | 4,362.5 / km² | 5,605.1 / km² | 6,490.1 / km² | 7,571.2 / km² | 7,030.7 / km² | 7,146.7 / km² | 7,221.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFaro, Portugal Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faro, Portugal | +61.2% | +25.4% | +8.3% |
| Faro District | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Faro, Portugal Median Age
Median Age: 41.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faro, Portugal | 41.3 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Faro District | 42.2 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.3 yrs |
| Portugal | 42 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Faro, Portugal Population Density
Population Density: 7,031 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faro, Portugal | 36,911 | 5.3 km² | 7,031 / km² |
| Faro District | 462,681 | 5,011.3 km² | 92.3 / km² |
| Portugal | 10.3 million | 92,264.9 km² | 112 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Faro, Portugal Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Faro, Portugal
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Faro, Portugal
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Faro, Portugal
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Faro, Portugal
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Faro, Portugal
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Faro, Portugal Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $44,512 | $40,419 | $50,245 | $57,242 | $51,508 | $49,397 | $50,814 | $59,062 |
| Total GDP | $2.3B | $2.2B | $2.9B | $3.6B | $3.4B | $3.2B | $3.4B | $4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Faro, Portugal CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faro, Portugal | 245,768 tn | 6.66 tn | 46,813 tons/km² |
| Faro District | 3,030,349 tn | 6.55 tn | 604.7 tons/km² |
| Portugal | 63,833,570 tn | 6.2 tn | 691.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Faro, Portugal CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 245,768 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 46,813 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/17 | 6:09 PM | 3.6 | 61.2 km | 27,050 m | 5km ESE of Lagos, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/15 | 4:35 AM | 3.4 | 60.9 km | 15,000 m | 7km ENE of Monchique, Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/11 | 7:36 AM | 3.8 | 60.8 km | 8,100 m | Portugal | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/08 | 1:01 PM | 3.1 | 39.5 km | 47,400 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/08 | 11:42 PM | 3.1 | 59.7 km | 38,300 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/08 | 6:29 PM | 3.5 | 68.5 km | 48,000 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/08 | 8:02 PM | 3.5 | 63.9 km | 32,299 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/08 | 12:50 PM | 3.7 | 76.5 km | 55,800 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/07 | 5:25 PM | 3.1 | 52.2 km | 17,400 m | west of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/07 | 12:12 AM | 3.8 | 74 km | 45,000 m | Strait of Gibraltar | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Faro, Portugal
Faro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈfaɾu]) is a municipality, southernmost city and seat of the district of the same name, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. With a population of 64,560 inhabitants in 2011 (with 50,000 inhabitants in the city ..
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