Arganil: population and statistics
Arganil has a population of 11,437 (2025) across 332.8 km², or 34.4 people per km². It ranks 179 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 11,437 residents
- 332.8 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 183 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Arganil ranks No. 13 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 27.0% in Arganil, compared with an average of 12.8% in Coimbra and 12.5% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 5.2% in Arganil, compared with an average of 6.1% in Coimbra and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,436 kWh a year here.
Arganil in numbers
Where is Arganil?
Population of Arganil over time
Arganil had 10,895 residents in 2021 and 11,437 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,895 |
| 2022 | 11,186 |
| 2023 | 11,338 |
| 2024 | 11,421 |
| 2025 | 11,437 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 46,616 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Góis, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lousã (18,143 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Arganil
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 | Arganil | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.4% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 310.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 34.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.97% | – | 4.50% | ranked 141 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arganil | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 9,942 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 124 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 27.0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.9% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 263 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 51 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 10,840 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 140 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 45.1% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.7% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 202 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.3% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.2% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 233 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 12.1% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 166 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 680 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 235 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arganil | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 13.1% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 224 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 25.4% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,899 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 75 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arganil | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,293 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 197 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 114.0 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 228 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,612 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.5 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 232 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arganil | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,163 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 244 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Arganil | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 25,604 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 224.0 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 188 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 20.7% | – | 18.4% | ranked 73 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Arganil | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.2% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 256 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Arganil
Business sectors: Arganil
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.8% ×1.2
- Construction16.8% ×2.4
- Accommodation and food services12.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.4% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arganil?
Arganil has 11,437 residents (2025), ranking 179 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Arganil?
Arganil covers 332.8 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Arganil growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Arganil went from 10,895 to 11,437, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Arganil?
Arganil is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.217, longitude −8.050.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Arganil?
In Arganil, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 27.0% (2021), ranking 28 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Arganil?
In Arganil, “Unemployment rate” stands at 5.2% (2021), ranking 256 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arganil?
In Arganil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,436 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arganil?
The nearest to Arganil are Góis (9.3 km), Tábua (17 km), Vila Nova de Poiares (17 km), Lousã (20 km), Pampilhosa da Serra (20 km).
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