Vimioso: population and statistics
Vimioso has a population of 3,716 (2025) across 481.6 km², or 7.7 people per km². It ranks 280 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,716 residents
- 481.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 711 m
Key points
Among the 12 municipalities in Bragança, Vimioso ranks No. 11 by population.
Population aged 65 and over: 44.1% in Vimioso, compared with an average of 34.5% in Bragança and 23.3% nationally.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 90.8% in Vimioso, compared with an average of 81.7% in Bragança and 69.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 45.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,508 kWh a year here.
Vimioso in numbers
Where is Vimioso?
Population of Vimioso over time
Vimioso had 3,885 residents in 2021 and 3,716 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,885 |
| 2022 | 3,833 |
| 2023 | 3,782 |
| 2024 | 3,729 |
| 2025 | 3,716 |
Did you know?
- “Population aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,450 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Miranda do Douro (6,065 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vimioso
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 | Vimioso | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 44.1% | 34.5% | 26.9% | ranked 4 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 7.9% | 9.5% | 11.7% | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 555.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 7.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −4.35% | – | 4.50% | ranked 303 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vimioso | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,693 | 85,576 | 3,573,416 | ranked 230 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.2% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 267 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.5% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.2% | 16.3% | 14.2% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,765 | 102,952 | 5,970,677 | ranked 243 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 48.9% | 36.9% | 25.8% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 13.1% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 90.8% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 5.3% | 12.4% | 13.6% | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 0.9% | 22.5% | 13.8% | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 430 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 283 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vimioso | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 7.6% | 8.1% | 18.6% | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 29.3% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,097 kWh/inh. | 3,361 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 237 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vimioso | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 676 | 24,226 | 1,510,274 | ranked 263 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 178.7 | 195.7 | 128.1 | ranked 38 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,754 € | 10,337 € | 10,553 € | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 63.8 | 80.9 | 79.5 | ranked 303 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vimioso | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.1% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,097 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 293 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vimioso | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 4,180 | 333,672 | 82,011,658 | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 112.3 | 269.3 | 275.0 | ranked 240 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vimioso | Bragança | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.9% | 17.1% | 13.2% | ranked 264 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vimioso
Business sectors: Vimioso
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing45.1% ×5.6
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Construction9.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical3.8% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services3.6% ×0.2
- Transport and storage2.1% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vimioso?
Vimioso has 3,716 residents (2025), ranking 280 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vimioso?
Vimioso covers 481.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Vimioso growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vimioso went from 3,885 to 3,716, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Vimioso?
Vimioso is in Bragança. Latitude 41.567, longitude −6.517.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Vimioso?
In Vimioso, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 44.1% (2025), ranking 4 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Vimioso?
In Vimioso, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 90.8% (2021), ranking 3 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vimioso?
In Vimioso, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,508 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vimioso?
The nearest to Vimioso are Miranda do Douro (22 km), Mogadouro (30 km), Bragança (32 km), Macedo de Cavaleiros (36 km), Alfândega da Fé (45 km).
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