Vieira do Minho: population and statistics
Vieira do Minho has a population of 11,657 (2025) across 216.4 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 177 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 11,657 residents
- 216.4 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 368 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Vieira do Minho ranks No. 13 by population.
Rented usual residences: 6.1% in Vieira do Minho, compared with an average of 20.3% in Braga and 22.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,378 kWh a year here.
Vieira do Minho in numbers
Where is Vieira do Minho?
Population of Vieira do Minho over time
Vieira do Minho had 11,481 residents in 2021 and 11,657 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,481 |
| 2022 | 11,539 |
| 2023 | 11,683 |
| 2024 | 11,624 |
| 2025 | 11,657 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Braga for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Braga for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- “Rented usual residences”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,314 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Vieira do Minho
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 | Vieira do Minho | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.0% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.0% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 321.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 53.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 173 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.53% | – | 4.50% | ranked 228 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vieira do Minho | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,365 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 163 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.0% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.1% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.9% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,002 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 178 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 33.1% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.1% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 87.0% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 6.1% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.9% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,070 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 159 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vieira do Minho | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.9% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 227 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 26.6% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,900 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 135 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vieira do Minho | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,493 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 178 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 127.8 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,162 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 67.0 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 277 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vieira do Minho | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.9% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,104 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 286 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vieira do Minho | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 72,256 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 620.7 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 76 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 33.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 33 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Vieira do Minho | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vieira do Minho
Business sectors: Vieira do Minho
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.0% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services14.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services14.5% ×0.9
- Construction10.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.6% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vieira do Minho?
Vieira do Minho has 11,657 residents (2025), ranking 177 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vieira do Minho?
Vieira do Minho covers 216.4 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Vieira do Minho growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vieira do Minho went from 11,481 to 11,657, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Vieira do Minho?
Vieira do Minho is in Braga. Latitude 41.633, longitude −8.133.
Rented usual residences: what is the figure for Vieira do Minho?
In Vieira do Minho, “Rented usual residences” stands at 6.1% (2021), ranking 285 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Vieira do Minho?
In Vieira do Minho, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,104 € (2024), ranking 286 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vieira do Minho?
In Vieira do Minho, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,378 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vieira do Minho?
The nearest to Vieira do Minho are Póvoa de Lanhoso (13 km), Terras de Bouro (17 km), Cabeceiras de Basto (17 km), Amares (18 km), Fafe (21 km).
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