Vidigueira: population and statistics
Vidigueira has a population of 5,513 (2025) across 316.6 km², or 17.4 people per km². It ranks 252 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,513 residents
- 316.6 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 186 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Beja, Vidigueira ranks No. 10 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 33.0% in Vidigueira, compared with an average of 26.3% in Beja and 12.5% nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 8,513 kWh/inh. in Vidigueira, compared with an average of 7,110 kWh/inh. in Beja and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,599 kWh a year here.
Vidigueira in numbers
Where is Vidigueira?
Population of Vidigueira over time
Vidigueira had 5,305 residents in 2021 and 5,513 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,305 |
| 2022 | 5,478 |
| 2023 | 5,546 |
| 2024 | 5,557 |
| 2025 | 5,513 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 44,343 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cuba, 9.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beja (39,627 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vidigueira
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 | Vidigueira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.6% | 23.2% | 26.9% | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.7% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 203.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 17.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 252 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.92% | – | 4.50% | ranked 174 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vidigueira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,664 | 94,143 | 3,573,416 | ranked 262 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 33.0% | 26.3% | 12.8% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.3% | 14.8% | 16.8% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.8% | 12.7% | 14.2% | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,850 | 107,461 | 5,970,677 | ranked 266 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 26.5% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 146 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 19.1% | 16.5% | 13.1% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.9% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 135 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 12.2% | 13.1% | 13.6% | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 4.7% | 15.6% | 13.8% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 700 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 228 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vidigueira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 24.1% | 21.6% | 18.6% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.2% | 4.6% | 12.6% | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 8,513 kWh/inh. | 7,110 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 16 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vidigueira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 763 | 21,370 | 1,510,274 | ranked 252 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 137.6 | 126.3 | 128.1 | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,872 € | 10,072 € | 10,553 € | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.3 | 84.4 | 79.5 | ranked 167 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vidigueira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,348 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 90 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vidigueira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 20,613 | 902,663 | 82,011,658 | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 372.4 | 529.3 | 275.0 | ranked 125 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vidigueira | Beja | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.0% | 14.1% | 13.2% | ranked 159 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vidigueira
Business sectors: Vidigueira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.8% ×4.0
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×0.5
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vidigueira?
Vidigueira has 5,513 residents (2025), ranking 252 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vidigueira?
Vidigueira covers 316.6 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Vidigueira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vidigueira went from 5,305 to 5,513, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Vidigueira?
Vidigueira is in Beja. Latitude 38.200, longitude −7.800.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Vidigueira?
In Vidigueira, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 33.0% (2021), ranking 7 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Vidigueira?
In Vidigueira, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 8,513 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 16 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vidigueira?
In Vidigueira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,599 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vidigueira?
The nearest to Vidigueira are Cuba (9.2 km), Portel (14 km), Alvito (17 km), Beja (21 km), Viana do Alentejo (23 km).
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