Vila Verde: population and statistics
Vila Verde has a population of 49,649 (2025) across 228.7 km², or 217 people per km². It ranks 65 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 49,649 residents
- 228.7 km²
- 217 people/km²
- 82 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Vila Verde ranks No. 6 by population.
Buildings built since 2001: 24.8% in Vila Verde, compared with an average of 24.0% in Braga and 17.3% nationally.
Population under 15: 13.4% in Vila Verde, compared with an average of 12.5% in Braga and 12.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,417 kWh a year here.
Vila Verde in numbers
Where is Vila Verde?
Population of Vila Verde over time
Vila Verde had 45,761 residents in 2021 and 49,649 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,761 |
| 2022 | 46,880 |
| 2023 | 48,114 |
| 2024 | 49,130 |
| 2025 | 49,649 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,027 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Amares, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Braga (212,635 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,668 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vila Verde
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 Verde | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.4% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 164.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 268 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 217.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.50% | – | 4.50% | ranked 69 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Verde | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 21,335 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 44 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 24.8% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.2% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 228 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 24,455 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 71 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 24.5% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 161 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.2% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 82.7% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.9% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 12.9% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,456 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 103 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Verde | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 21.6% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 127 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 29.9% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,938 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 256 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Verde | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 6,123 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 63 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 127.3 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 161 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,555 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.6 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 194 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Verde | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.7% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,183 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 222 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Verde | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 44,247 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 144 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 89.6 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 256 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Verde | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.5% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 144 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Verde
Business sectors: Vila Verde
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.0% ×1.4
- Construction17.9% ×2.5
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Verde?
Vila Verde has 49,649 residents (2025), ranking 65 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Verde?
Vila Verde covers 228.7 km², with a density of 217 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Verde growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Verde went from 45,761 to 49,649, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Vila Verde?
Vila Verde is in Braga. Latitude 41.648, longitude −8.437.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Vila Verde?
In Vila Verde, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 24.8% (2021), ranking 28 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Vila Verde?
In Vila Verde, “Population under 15” stands at 13.4% (2025), ranking 35 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Verde?
In Vila Verde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,417 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Verde?
The nearest to Vila Verde are Amares (7.4 km), Braga (13 km), Terras de Bouro (14 km), Póvoa de Lanhoso (17 km), Ponte da Barca (17 km).
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