Sever do Vouga: population and statistics
Sever do Vouga has a population of 11,817 (2025) across 129.9 km², or 91.0 people per km². It ranks 174 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 11,817 residents
- 129.9 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 110 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Sever do Vouga ranks No. 18 by population.
Unemployment rate: 3.4% in Sever do Vouga, compared with an average of 6.2% in Aveiro and 8.2% nationally.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 86.1% in Sever do Vouga, compared with an average of 73.9% in Aveiro and 69.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,428 kWh a year here.
Sever do Vouga in numbers
Where is Sever do Vouga?
Population of Sever do Vouga over time
Sever do Vouga had 11,170 residents in 2021 and 11,817 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,170 |
| 2022 | 11,345 |
| 2023 | 11,476 |
| 2024 | 11,742 |
| 2025 | 11,817 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Vacant dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Owner-occupied usual residences”.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,190 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Albergaria-a-Velha (26,362 residents), 9.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Sever do Vouga
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Sever do Vouga | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.0% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.1% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 260.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 119 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 91.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.79% | – | 4.50% | ranked 116 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sever do Vouga | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,494 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 185 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.9% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 151 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.0% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.3% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,106 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 193 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 20.8% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.6% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 72 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.1% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.4% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.9% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 769 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 212 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sever do Vouga | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 15.2% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 201 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 25.7% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,178 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 224 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sever do Vouga | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,594 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 171 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 138.9 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,841 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 81.1 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 142 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sever do Vouga | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.4% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,383 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 76 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sever do Vouga | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 16,143 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 227 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 137.0 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 221 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Sever do Vouga | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.1% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 125 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sever do Vouga
Business sectors: Sever do Vouga
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.1% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.5% ×1.7
- Construction11.9% ×1.7
- Manufacturing9.6% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.6% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sever do Vouga?
Sever do Vouga has 11,817 residents (2025), ranking 174 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Sever do Vouga?
Sever do Vouga covers 129.9 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Sever do Vouga growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Sever do Vouga went from 11,170 to 11,817, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Sever do Vouga?
Sever do Vouga is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.717, longitude −8.367.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Sever do Vouga?
In Sever do Vouga, “Unemployment rate” stands at 3.4% (2021), ranking 302 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Sever do Vouga?
In Sever do Vouga, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 86.1% (2021), ranking 40 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sever do Vouga?
In Sever do Vouga, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,428 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sever do Vouga?
The nearest to Sever do Vouga are Albergaria-a-Velha (9.9 km), Vale de Cambra (15 km), Oliveira de Azeméis (16 km), Águeda (16 km), Oliveira de Frades (17 km).
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