Guimarães: population and statistics
Guimarães has a population of 165,554 (2025) across 240.9 km², or 687 people per km². It ranks 15 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 165,554 residents
- 240.9 km²
- 687 people/km²
- 201 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Guimarães ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,421 kWh a year here.
Guimarães in numbers
Where is Guimarães?
Population of Guimarães over time
Guimarães had 157,985 residents in 2021 and 165,554 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 157,985 |
| 2022 | 161,252 |
| 2023 | 163,814 |
| 2024 | 164,916 |
| 2025 | 165,554 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Braga for “Buildings”.
- Number 1 in Braga for “Rented usual residences”.
- “Buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Guimarães
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 | Guimarães | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 242 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.2% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 183.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 687.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 27 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.79% | – | 4.50% | ranked 148 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Guimarães | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 45,223 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 5 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.6% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.5% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.1% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 233 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 69,853 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 17 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 9.6% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 7.8% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 60.8% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 30.4% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 32.8% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,607 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 86 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Guimarães | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 26.8% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 105 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,744 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 83 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Guimarães | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 17,861 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 18 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 109.0 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,188 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 89.2 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 77 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Guimarães | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.4% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,290 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 129 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Guimarães | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 397,905 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 240.8 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 174 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 14.7% | – | 18.4% | ranked 104 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Guimarães | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.1% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 87 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Guimarães
Business sectors: Guimarães
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.8% ×2.6
- Administrative and support services10.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.0% ×1.2
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.7% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.5% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Guimarães?
Guimarães has 165,554 residents (2025), ranking 15 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Guimarães?
Guimarães covers 240.9 km², with a density of 687 people per km².
Is the population of Guimarães growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Guimarães went from 157,985 to 165,554, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Guimarães?
Guimarães is in Braga. Latitude 41.445, longitude −8.291.
Buildings: what is the figure for Guimarães?
In Guimarães, “Buildings” stands at 45,223 (2021), ranking 5 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Guimarães?
In Guimarães, “Enterprises” stands at 17,861 (2023), ranking 18 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Guimarães?
In Guimarães, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,421 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Guimarães?
The nearest to Guimarães are Vizela (6.9 km), Fafe (10 km), Felgueiras (12 km), Póvoa de Lanhoso (14 km), Braga (14 km).
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