Celorico de Basto: population and statistics
Celorico de Basto has a population of 16,260 (2025) across 181.1 km², or 89.8 people per km². It ranks 141 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 16,260 residents
- 181.1 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 258 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Celorico de Basto ranks No. 11 by population.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): 65.1 in Celorico de Basto, compared with an average of 88.8 in Braga and 100.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,383 kWh a year here.
Celorico de Basto in numbers
Where is Celorico de Basto?
Population of Celorico de Basto over time
Celorico de Basto had 16,248 residents in 2021 and 16,260 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,248 |
| 2022 | 16,208 |
| 2023 | 16,254 |
| 2024 | 16,284 |
| 2025 | 16,260 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Braga for “Vacant dwellings”.
- “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,360 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mondim de Basto, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amarante (52,669 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Celorico de Basto
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 | Celorico de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.3% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 238.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 89.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.07% | – | 4.50% | ranked 257 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Celorico de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 10,079 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 123 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.8% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 22.7% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 51 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 20.7% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 10,902 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 137 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 26.3% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.1% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 79.7% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.6% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 6.5% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 813 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 202 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Celorico de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.6% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 24.8% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,080 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 240 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Celorico de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,798 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 158 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 110.6 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,657 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 293 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 65.1 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 296 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Celorico de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.2% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,105 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 285 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Celorico de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 38,536 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 236.8 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 178 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 32.4% | – | 18.4% | ranked 40 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Celorico de Basto | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.2% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 256 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Celorico de Basto
Business sectors: Celorico de Basto
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19.2% ×2.4
- Wholesale and retail trade16.8% ×1.2
- Construction12.5% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×0.4
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Celorico de Basto?
Celorico de Basto has 16,260 residents (2025), ranking 141 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Celorico de Basto?
Celorico de Basto covers 181.1 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Celorico de Basto growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Celorico de Basto went from 16,248 to 16,260, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Celorico de Basto?
Celorico de Basto is in Braga. Latitude 41.387, longitude −8.002.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): what is the figure for Celorico de Basto?
In Celorico de Basto, “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)” stands at 65.1 (2023), ranking 296 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 79.5.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Celorico de Basto?
In Celorico de Basto, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,105 € (2024), ranking 285 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Celorico de Basto?
In Celorico de Basto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,383 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Celorico de Basto?
The nearest to Celorico de Basto are Mondim de Basto (4.6 km), Cabeceiras de Basto (14 km), Amarante (15 km), Fafe (15 km), Felgueiras (17 km).
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