Vila Nova de Famalicão: population and statistics
Vila Nova de Famalicão has a population of 143,801 (2025) across 201.6 km², or 713 people per km². It ranks 19 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 143,801 residents
- 201.6 km²
- 713 people/km²
- 101 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Vila Nova de Famalicão ranks No. 3 by population.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 50.1 in Vila Nova de Famalicão, compared with an average of 207.4 in Braga and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,444 kWh a year here.
Vila Nova de Famalicão in numbers
Where is Vila Nova de Famalicão?
Population of Vila Nova de Famalicão over time
Vila Nova de Famalicão had 134,892 residents in 2021 and 143,801 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 134,892 |
| 2022 | 138,114 |
| 2023 | 140,750 |
| 2024 | 142,650 |
| 2025 | 143,801 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Braga for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,234 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Santo Tirso, 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Vila Nova de Famalicão
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 | Vila Nova de Famalicão | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.4% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 171.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 713.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.60% | – | 4.50% | ranked 101 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Famalicão | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 40,304 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 9 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.0% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.8% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 60 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.6% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 57,678 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 23 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 7.3% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.1% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 73.3% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 18.1% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 29.2% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 79 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,747 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 73 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Famalicão | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 27.4% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 19.9% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,536 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 31 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Famalicão | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 16,318 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 22 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 115.9 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,733 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 91.5 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 66 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Famalicão | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,461 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 42 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Famalicão | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 71,790 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 50.1 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 287 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Famalicão | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.4% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 82 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Nova de Famalicão
Business sectors: Vila Nova de Famalicão
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services12.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.9% ×2.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.6% ×1.2
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.0% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Nova de Famalicão?
Vila Nova de Famalicão has 143,801 residents (2025), ranking 19 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Nova de Famalicão?
Vila Nova de Famalicão covers 201.6 km², with a density of 713 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Nova de Famalicão growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Nova de Famalicão went from 134,892 to 143,801, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Vila Nova de Famalicão?
Vila Nova de Famalicão is in Braga. Latitude 41.417, longitude −8.517.
Buildings: what is the figure for Vila Nova de Famalicão?
In Vila Nova de Famalicão, “Buildings” stands at 40,304 (2021), ranking 9 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vila Nova de Famalicão?
In Vila Nova de Famalicão, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 50.1 (2025), ranking 287 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Nova de Famalicão?
In Vila Nova de Famalicão, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,444 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Nova de Famalicão?
The nearest to Vila Nova de Famalicão are Santo Tirso (8.9 km), Trofa (9.5 km), Barcelos (15 km), Braga (15 km), Vizela (18 km).
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