Business and Science and Technology Parks
R&DInstitutions
Higher Education
Location
Education
Culture
Human Resources
Quality of Life
Cost of Living
Business and Science and Technology Parks
R&D Institutions
Benchmark National Higher Education Policy
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa – António Xavier Institute of Chemical and Biological Technology
- University of Lisbon – Faculty of Human Kinetics
- University of Lisbon – Instituto Superior Técnico (Taguspark)
- Infante D. Henrique Nautical School
- Atlântica – School of Business Sciences, Health, Technology and Engineering
- Atlântica Health School
- NATO Communications and Information Academy
Location
Privileged Location
Excellent Commute Rates
Central/Close to Lisbon
Traffic – Commute Index
Time and Distance
Education
Our Municipality Has Achieved Excellence in Education Results
The average percentage of our population with higher education is well above the national and the Lisbon’s metropolitan area average.
In 2017, 22% of students studying in higher education institutions in Oeiras were enrolled in Master’s programs, while 6.6% were in PhD programs.
In 2018, in the secondary school final national exams in our local schools, 168 students scored 19 marks or more (out of a possible 20), half of which in math and science.
Culture
Oeiras Valley Culture as a Platform for The Development of:
- New Talent
- Artistic and Creative Expression
- Participatory Culture
- Unique Cultural Dynamic
Human Resources
High Growth Rate
Since 2009, Oeiras has seen a positive growth rate in the population when compared to the national average and the average for the Metropolitan Area of Lisbon.
In 2018, according to INE estimates, the population of Oeiras was 176.218.
Resident Population – Annual Average
Annual Estimates of Resident Population
INE
Young and Working Population
High rates of young and working population compared to cities such as Lisbon.
In 2018, according to INE estimates, the working population of Oeiras was 105.980 (60% of the total resident population).
Resident population by large age groups where are more and less young people, eldery people or people of working age?
Annual Estimates of Resident Population
INE
Qualified Population
Oeiras has a very high concentration of qualified human capital, with an average percentage of resident population with higher education well above the national and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area average.
Resident population of 15 years of age and higher – By the highest level of complete studies
General Population Censuses
Source: PORDATA
Postgraduate Human Resources
Oeiras stands out due to the high number
of students enrolled in post-graduate
studies.
In 2017, out of all students in higher
educations institutions located in Oeiras,
22% were enrolled in Master’s programs
and 6% in PhD programs.
% of enrollments in higher education enrollment in master’s or doctoral programs
Sources: DGEEC/MEd – MCTES – DIMAS/RAIDES
Monthly Average Income
In 2017, the average monthly income in Oeiras was 1.740,2 euros.
Monthly average income of workers in salaried employment
Monthly Average Income (€)
MTSSP/GEP, Quadro de Pessoal
Quality of Life
The purchasing power
of our citizens is 56.3 points
higher than the
national average
One international school
115 educational institutions
Urban green spaces
cover 15% of the
municipal area
Unique conditions for sports
A unique cultural dynamics
The provision of health services is a priority.
Health Care Index: 89.81
(Lisbon: 71.50)
Source: Numbeo,2019
We invest in environmental
sustainability.
Pollution Index: 6.90
(Lisbon: 37.71)
Source: Numbeo, 2019
We are a safe municipality. In 2018, the crime rate in Oeiras was 24.6 ‰ , while in Lisbon it was 38 ‰ and in Portugal it was 32.4 ‰ .
Source: INE/Direção Geral da Política de Justiça
Cost of Living
It costs around €2.497,15 in Oeiras to maintain the same standard of living that would cost €3.000,00 in Lisbon
Source: Numbeo, 2019
Restaurant prices in Oeiras are 19.26% lower than in Lisbon
Source: Numbeo, 2019
Grocery prices in Oeiras are 13.50% lower than in Lisbon
Source: Numbeo, 2019
The housing prices are more competitive in comparison with Lisbon:
– Oeiras 2.134 euros/m2
– Lisbon 3.154 euros/m2
Source: : INE, Estatísticas de Preços de Habitação ao Nível Local, 2º trimestre de 2019
