Vagos: population and statistics
Vagos has a population of 25,524 (2025) across 165.0 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 101 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 25,524 residents
- 165.0 km²
- 155 people/km²
- 21 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Aveiro, Vagos ranks No. 12 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 4.9% in Vagos, compared with an average of 10.6% in Aveiro and 12.5% nationally.
Population under 15: 13.8% in Vagos, compared with an average of 12.1% in Aveiro and 12.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,501 kWh a year here.
Vagos in numbers
Where is Vagos?
Population of Vagos over time
Vagos had 22,855 residents in 2021 and 25,524 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,855 |
| 2022 | 23,789 |
| 2023 | 24,622 |
| 2024 | 25,196 |
| 2025 | 25,524 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Aveiro for “Population change between 2021 and 2025”.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Population under 15”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,109 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ílhavo (43,297 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vagos
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 | Vagos | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 24.5% | 26.9% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.8% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 24 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 166.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 154.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 93 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 11.68% | – | 4.50% | ranked 31 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vagos | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 10,693 | 257,230 | 3,573,416 | ranked 113 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 4.9% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.9% | 17.5% | 16.8% | ranked 88 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.5% | 16.4% | 14.2% | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 13,323 | 357,393 | 5,970,677 | ranked 110 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 24.6% | 13.0% | 25.8% | ranked 160 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.0% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 82.1% | 73.9% | 77.8% | ranked 92 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.8% | 18.3% | 13.6% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 13.4% | 29.4% | 13.8% | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,684 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 79 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vagos | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 21.3% | 25.1% | 18.6% | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.5% | 16.2% | 12.6% | ranked 109 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,581 kWh/inh. | 6,360 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 93 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vagos | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,219 | 91,783 | 1,510,274 | ranked 101 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 130.7 | 124.3 | 128.1 | ranked 144 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,467 € | 11,769 € | 10,553 € | ranked 161 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 79.9 | 91.1 | 79.5 | ranked 150 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vagos | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.0% | 6.2% | 7.0% | ranked 268 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,372 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 81 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vagos | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 18,105 | 1,500,610 | 82,011,658 | ranked 220 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 71.4 | 200.9 | 275.0 | ranked 267 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vagos | Aveiro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.3% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 99 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vagos
Business sectors: Vagos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services16.8% ×1.0
- Construction11.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vagos?
Vagos has 25,524 residents (2025), ranking 101 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vagos?
Vagos covers 165.0 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Vagos growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vagos went from 22,855 to 25,524, a change of +11.7%.
Where is Vagos?
Vagos is in Aveiro. Latitude 40.550, longitude −8.667.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Vagos?
In Vagos, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.9% (2021), ranking 295 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Vagos?
In Vagos, “Population under 15” stands at 13.8% (2025), ranking 24 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vagos?
In Vagos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,501 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vagos?
The nearest to Vagos are Ílhavo (5.6 km), Aveiro (9.9 km), Oliveira do Bairro (15 km), Mira (15 km), Águeda (19 km).
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