Mira: population and statistics
Mira has a population of 12,684 (2025) across 124.0 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 167 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 12,684 residents
- 124.0 km²
- 102 people/km²
- 31 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Mira ranks No. 10 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 6,076 kWh/inh. in Mira, compared with an average of 6,957 kWh/inh. in Coimbra and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Buildings built before 1946: 8.1% in Mira, compared with an average of 12.8% in Coimbra and 12.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,508 kWh a year here.
Mira in numbers
Where is Mira?
Population of Mira over time
Mira had 11,986 residents in 2021 and 12,684 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,986 |
| 2022 | 12,333 |
| 2023 | 12,576 |
| 2024 | 12,607 |
| 2025 | 12,684 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,371 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vagos (25,524 residents), 15 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 Mira
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 | Mira | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.8% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 251.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 102.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.82% | – | 4.50% | ranked 112 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mira | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,050 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 170 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 8.1% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.8% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.6% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,851 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 160 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 29.7% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.5% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 82.6% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 88 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.1% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 252 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 12.8% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 160 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,472 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 100 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mira | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.2% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.6% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,076 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 43 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mira | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,586 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 173 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 126.1 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,814 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 76.1 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 185 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mira | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,239 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 179 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mira | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 75,357 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 595.9 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 82 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 13.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 108 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Mira | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 18.1% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 61 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mira
Business sectors: Mira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.4% ×1.3
- Construction12.0% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services10.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services10.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.9% ×1.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.4% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mira?
Mira has 12,684 residents (2025), ranking 167 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Mira?
Mira covers 124.0 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Mira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Mira went from 11,986 to 12,684, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Mira?
Mira is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.428, longitude −8.736.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mira?
In Mira, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 6,076 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 43 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Mira?
In Mira, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 8.1% (2021), ranking 255 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mira?
In Mira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,508 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mira?
The nearest to Mira are Vagos (15 km), Cantanhede (15 km), Ílhavo (20 km), Oliveira do Bairro (22 km), Aveiro (24 km).
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