Vila Nova de Poiares: population and statistics
Vila Nova de Poiares has a population of 7,507 (2025) across 84.5 km², or 88.9 people per km². It ranks 210 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 7,507 residents
- 84.5 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 138 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Vila Nova de Poiares ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,452 kWh a year here.
Vila Nova de Poiares in numbers
Where is Vila Nova de Poiares?
Population of Vila Nova de Poiares over time
Vila Nova de Poiares had 6,898 residents in 2021 and 7,507 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,898 |
| 2022 | 7,078 |
| 2023 | 7,231 |
| 2024 | 7,371 |
| 2025 | 7,507 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Population change between 2021 and 2025”.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,828 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Penacova (13,105 residents), 6.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,808 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vila Nova de Poiares
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 Nova de Poiares | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.3% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 231.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 88.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 135 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.83% | – | 4.50% | ranked 61 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Poiares | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,774 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 259 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.3% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.6% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.4% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,433 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 253 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 24.5% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 161 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.6% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 81.8% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 12.8% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 19.9% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 945 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 175 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Poiares | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 19.9% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.6% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 129 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,619 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 163 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Poiares | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 880 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 233 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 121.7 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,248 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 77.3 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 167 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Poiares | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,297 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 123 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Poiares | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 3,744 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 50.3 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 286 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 74.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 11 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Poiares | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.5% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 179 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Nova de Poiares
Business sectors: Vila Nova de Poiares
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.4% ×1.9
- Construction10.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Nova de Poiares?
Vila Nova de Poiares has 7,507 residents (2025), ranking 210 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Nova de Poiares?
Vila Nova de Poiares covers 84.5 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Nova de Poiares growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Nova de Poiares went from 6,898 to 7,507, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Vila Nova de Poiares?
Vila Nova de Poiares is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.217, longitude −8.250.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Vila Nova de Poiares?
In Vila Nova de Poiares, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 3,744 (2025), ranking 298 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
Buildings: what is the figure for Vila Nova de Poiares?
In Vila Nova de Poiares, “Buildings” stands at 3,774 (2021), ranking 259 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Nova de Poiares?
In Vila Nova de Poiares, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,452 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Nova de Poiares?
The nearest to Vila Nova de Poiares are Penacova (6.6 km), Lousã (12 km), Góis (14 km), Miranda do Corvo (15 km), Coimbra (15 km).
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