Vila de Rei: population and statistics
Vila de Rei has a population of 3,229 (2025) across 191.6 km², or 16.9 people per km². It ranks 290 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,229 residents
- 191.6 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 432 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Castelo Branco, Vila de Rei ranks No. 11 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 6.7% in Vila de Rei, compared with an average of 13.8% in Castelo Branco and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,540 kWh a year here.
Vila de Rei in numbers
Where is Vila de Rei?
Population of Vila de Rei over time
Vila de Rei had 3,058 residents in 2021 and 3,229 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,058 |
| 2022 | 3,141 |
| 2023 | 3,227 |
| 2024 | 3,247 |
| 2025 | 3,229 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Castelo Branco for “Population under 15”.
- Number 1 in Castelo Branco for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- “Vacant dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,828 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Vila de Rei
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 de Rei | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.7% | 31.1% | 26.9% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.7% | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 296.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 16.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.59% | – | 4.50% | ranked 123 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila de Rei | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,882 | 116,715 | 3,573,416 | ranked 285 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.0% | 13.8% | 12.8% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 27.9% | 14.3% | 16.8% | ranked 11 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.0% | 16.5% | 14.2% | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,027 | 152,205 | 5,970,677 | ranked 284 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 50.6% | 33.5% | 25.8% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 6.7% | 13.8% | 13.1% | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.9% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 53 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.5% | 16.8% | 13.6% | ranked 229 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 9.0% | 34.3% | 13.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 609 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 252 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila de Rei | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 13.4% | 9.8% | 18.6% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.5% | 15.2% | 12.6% | ranked 109 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,530 kWh/inh. | 5,524 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 176 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila de Rei | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 436 | 21,319 | 1,510,274 | ranked 288 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 135.1 | 114.3 | 128.1 | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,123 € | 10,949 € | 10,553 € | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 70.9 | 85.6 | 79.5 | ranked 242 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila de Rei | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.8% | 6.5% | 7.0% | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,063 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 304 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila de Rei | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 7,562 | 845,777 | 82,011,658 | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 233.5 | 448.0 | 275.0 | ranked 180 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 32.7% | – | 18.4% | ranked 37 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila de Rei | Castelo Branco | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.5% | 17.3% | 13.2% | ranked 244 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila de Rei
Business sectors: Vila de Rei
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×1.0
- Construction14.7% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services11.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.6
- Transport and storage6.7% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila de Rei?
Vila de Rei has 3,229 residents (2025), ranking 290 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila de Rei?
Vila de Rei covers 191.6 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Vila de Rei growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila de Rei went from 3,058 to 3,229, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Vila de Rei?
Vila de Rei is in Castelo Branco. Latitude 39.683, longitude −8.150.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Vila de Rei?
In Vila de Rei, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 6.7% (2021), ranking 304 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Vila de Rei?
In Vila de Rei, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,063 € (2024), ranking 304 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila de Rei?
In Vila de Rei, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,540 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila de Rei?
The nearest to Vila de Rei are Ferreira do Zêzere (12 km), Sertã (14 km), Sardoal (17 km), Mação (20 km), Proença-a-Nova (21 km).
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