Vizela: population and statistics
Vizela has a population of 25,437 (2025) across 24.7 km², or 1,030 people per km². It ranks 102 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 25,437 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 1,030 people/km²
- 226 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Braga, Vizela ranks No. 8 by population.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: 5.4% in Vizela, compared with an average of 14.0% in Braga and 15.8% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 94.1 in Vizela, compared with an average of 121.2 in Braga and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,396 kWh a year here.
Vizela in numbers
Where is Vizela?
Population of Vizela over time
Vizela had 24,274 residents in 2021 and 25,437 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,274 |
| 2022 | 24,749 |
| 2023 | 25,102 |
| 2024 | 25,312 |
| 2025 | 25,437 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Braga for “Usual residences without heating”.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,459 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Guimarães (165,554 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Vizela
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 | Vizela | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 21.8% | 26.9% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.9% | 12.5% | 11.7% | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 157.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 1,030 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 23 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.79% | – | 4.50% | ranked 148 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vizela | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,129 | 278,807 | 3,573,416 | ranked 192 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.1% | 7.9% | 12.8% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 25.4% | 24.0% | 16.8% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 9.8% | 11.6% | 14.2% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 9,832 | 404,815 | 5,970,677 | ranked 151 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 5.4% | 14.0% | 25.8% | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 7.8% | 8.7% | 13.1% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 63.1% | 71.3% | 77.8% | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 26.2% | 20.3% | 13.6% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 33.9% | 31.9% | 13.8% | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,423 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 107 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vizela | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 32.7% | 25.3% | 18.6% | ranked 72 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 11.2% | 22.9% | 12.6% | ranked 162 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,403 kWh/inh. | 4,196 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 193 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vizela | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,363 | 107,267 | 1,510,274 | ranked 126 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 94.1 | 121.2 | 128.1 | ranked 296 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,406 € | 11,127 € | 10,553 € | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 81.0 | 88.8 | 79.5 | ranked 143 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vizela | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.8% | 7.0% | 7.0% | ranked 160 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,178 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 230 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vizela | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 26,741 | 1,864,986 | 82,011,658 | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 105.4 | 207.4 | 275.0 | ranked 245 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vizela | Braga | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.6% | 18.3% | 13.2% | ranked 208 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vizela
Business sectors: Vizela
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.3% ×1.6
- Manufacturing14.9% ×3.3
- Administrative and support services11.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.7
- Construction6.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.2% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vizela?
Vizela has 25,437 residents (2025), ranking 102 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vizela?
Vizela covers 24.7 km², with a density of 1,030 people per km².
Is the population of Vizela growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vizela went from 24,274 to 25,437, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Vizela?
Vizela is in Braga. Latitude 41.383, longitude −8.300.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: what is the figure for Vizela?
In Vizela, “Dwellings used as secondary residences” stands at 5.4% (2021), ranking 302 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 25.8%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vizela?
In Vizela, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 94.1 (2023), ranking 296 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vizela?
In Vizela, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,396 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vizela?
The nearest to Vizela are Guimarães (6.9 km), Felgueiras (8.5 km), Lousada (11 km), Paços de Ferreira (13 km), Fafe (13 km).
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