People of Azores
Population
10,642,836
Age Distribution
0-14 years
914,480 (Male), 837,525 (Females)
15-64 years
3,501,206 (Male), 3,551,706 (Females)
65 years and over
757,220 (Male), 1,080,699 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
0%
Ethnic Groups
Homogeneous Mediterranean stock; citizens of black African descent who immigrated to mainland during decolonization number less than 100,000; since 1990 East Europeans have entered Portugal
Religions
Roman Catholic 84.5%, other Christian 2.2%, other 0.3%, unknown 9%, none 3.9% (2001 census)
Languages
Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official - but locally used)
Life Expectancy
Total
77.87
Among Males
74.60
Among Females
81.36
Nationality
Noun
Portuguese
Adjective
Portuguese
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over can read and write
Total
93%
Among Males
96%
Among Females
91%
