São Miguel (Azores) Population: ~138,000 (2021)

Current Population of São Miguel Island

The most recent official estimate (INE Portugal, 2021 Census) puts the population of São Miguel Island at 138,000–139,000.

Context

• Largest island in the Azores archipelago (autonomous region of Portugal).
• Azores total population: ~236,000 (2021) → São Miguel holds ~58%.
• Main city: Ponta Delgada (~68,000 metro), the Azores' administrative capital.
• Other towns: Ribeira Grande, Lagoa, Vila Franca do Campo, Povoação, Nordeste.

Trends

Slow growth (+0.3%/yr) from natural increase and return migration; aging demographic (median age ~42). Tourism surge (pre-COVID 2M+ visitors/yr) creates seasonal population spikes.

For Real-Time Data

Check Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE) → "Population Census" → "Região Autónoma dos Açores" → "Ilha de São Miguel."