Vila Viçosa: population and statistics
Vila Viçosa has a population of 7,368 (2025) across 194.9 km², or 37.8 people per km². It ranks 213 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 7,368 residents
- 194.9 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 395 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Évora, Vila Viçosa ranks No. 6 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 6.2% in Vila Viçosa, compared with an average of 9.5% in Évora and 13.3% nationally.
Usual residences with central heating: 3.6% in Vila Viçosa, compared with an average of 4.8% in Évora and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,608 kWh a year here.
Vila Viçosa in numbers
Where is Vila Viçosa?
Population of Vila Viçosa over time
Vila Viçosa had 7,438 residents in 2021 and 7,368 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,438 |
| 2022 | 7,404 |
| 2023 | 7,443 |
| 2024 | 7,402 |
| 2025 | 7,368 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Borba, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Estremoz (12,858 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vila Viçosa
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 Viçosa | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.7% | 26.6% | 26.9% | ranked 129 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.6% | 12.1% | 11.7% | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 270.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 37.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −0.94% | – | 4.50% | ranked 268 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Viçosa | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,912 | 80,507 | 3,573,416 | ranked 256 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 27.8% | 22.4% | 12.8% | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.1% | 13.6% | 16.8% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 6.2% | 9.5% | 14.2% | ranked 301 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,823 | 98,839 | 5,970,677 | ranked 241 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 20.6% | 18.2% | 25.8% | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.2% | 15.8% | 13.1% | ranked 150 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.2% | 69.9% | 77.8% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 22.2% | 21.1% | 13.6% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 17.7% | 18.0% | 13.8% | ranked 132 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 825 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 198 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Viçosa | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.6% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,829 kWh/inh. | 5,121 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 81 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Viçosa | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 916 | 21,436 | 1,510,274 | ranked 227 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 123.1 | 133.4 | 128.1 | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,563 € | 11,967 € | 10,553 € | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 82.7 | 94.3 | 79.5 | ranked 128 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Viçosa | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,369 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 83 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Viçosa | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 48,772 | 1,114,694 | 82,011,658 | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 660.4 | 689.3 | 275.0 | ranked 68 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 6.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 156 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Viçosa | Évora | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.4% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 148 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Viçosa
Business sectors: Vila Viçosa
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.0% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services12.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.9
- Construction6.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.7% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Viçosa?
Vila Viçosa has 7,368 residents (2025), ranking 213 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Viçosa?
Vila Viçosa covers 194.9 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Viçosa growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Viçosa went from 7,438 to 7,368, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Vila Viçosa?
Vila Viçosa is in Évora. Latitude 38.750, longitude −7.433.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Vila Viçosa?
In Vila Viçosa, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 6.2% (2021), ranking 301 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Vila Viçosa?
In Vila Viçosa, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 3.6% (2021), ranking 269 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Viçosa?
In Vila Viçosa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,608 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Viçosa?
The nearest to Vila Viçosa are Borba (5.7 km), Alandroal (6.3 km), Redondo (15 km), Estremoz (17 km), Elvas (28 km).
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