Góis: population and statistics
Góis has a population of 3,820 (2025) across 263.3 km², or 14.5 people per km². It ranks 278 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,820 residents
- 263.3 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 262 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Góis ranks No. 16 by population.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: 56.6% in Góis, compared with an average of 18.3% in Coimbra and 15.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,358 kWh a year here.
Góis in numbers
Where is Góis?
Population of Góis over time
Góis had 3,704 residents in 2021 and 3,820 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,704 |
| 2022 | 3,767 |
| 2023 | 3,824 |
| 2024 | 3,810 |
| 2025 | 3,820 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Dwellings used as secondary residences”.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Population under 15”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,877 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.5 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Góis
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 | Góis | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.9% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 34 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 436.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 23 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 14.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 263 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.13% | – | 4.50% | ranked 192 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Góis | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,806 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 225 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 30.3% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 16 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 9.0% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 303 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 66 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,041 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 233 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 56.6% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.9% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 224 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 85.1% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 48 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 6.9% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 6.4% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 243 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 614 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 251 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Góis | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.4% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 19.4% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 100 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,876 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 262 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Góis | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 493 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 282 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 128.9 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 151 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,948 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.3 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 261 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Góis | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,089 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 296 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Góis | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 12,081 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 316.7 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 140 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 46.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 19 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Góis | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.6% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 271 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Góis
Business sectors: Góis
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services14.8% ×0.9
- Construction11.8% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services11.6% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Góis?
Góis has 3,820 residents (2025), ranking 278 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Góis?
Góis covers 263.3 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Góis growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Góis went from 3,704 to 3,820, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Góis?
Góis is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.150, longitude −8.117.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: what is the figure for Góis?
In Góis, “Dwellings used as secondary residences” stands at 56.6% (2021), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 25.8%.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Góis?
In Góis, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,089 € (2024), ranking 296 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Góis?
In Góis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,358 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Góis?
The nearest to Góis are Arganil (9.3 km), Lousã (12 km), Vila Nova de Poiares (14 km), Pampilhosa da Serra (18 km), Castanheira de Pêra (19 km).
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