Vila do Bispo: population and statistics
Vila do Bispo has a population of 7,078 (2025) across 179.1 km², or 39.5 people per km². It ranks 218 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 7,078 residents
- 179.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 77 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Faro, Vila do Bispo ranks No. 14 by population.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 6,778 in Vila do Bispo, compared with an average of 3,596 in Faro and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 42.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,757 kWh a year here.
Vila do Bispo in numbers
Where is Vila do Bispo?
Population of Vila do Bispo over time
Vila do Bispo had 5,970 residents in 2021 and 7,078 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,970 |
| 2022 | 6,620 |
| 2023 | 6,826 |
| 2024 | 7,007 |
| 2025 | 7,078 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Faro for “Usual residences without heating”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,078 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lagos (40,729 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Vila do Bispo
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 do Bispo | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 201 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 11.7% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 193.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 39.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 18.56% | – | 4.50% | ranked 5 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila do Bispo | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,031 | 201,078 | 3,573,416 | ranked 218 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 5.2% | 11.9% | 12.8% | ranked 293 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 25.4% | 21.6% | 16.8% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 8.0% | 10.4% | 14.2% | ranked 280 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,936 | 391,416 | 5,970,677 | ranked 214 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 43.4% | 36.8% | 25.8% | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.9% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ranked 106 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 67.7% | 66.7% | 77.8% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.0% | 23.2% | 13.6% | ranked 106 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 15.2% | 49.6% | 13.8% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,189 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 10 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila do Bispo | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 44.1% | 38.1% | 18.6% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 12.6% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,314 kWh/inh. | 4,504 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 62 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila do Bispo | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,388 | 93,838 | 1,510,274 | ranked 189 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 203.3 | 166.4 | 128.1 | ranked 16 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,421 € | 10,657 € | 10,553 € | ranked 252 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 65.8 | 97.5 | 79.5 | ranked 291 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila do Bispo | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.5% | 11.9% | 7.0% | ranked 42 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,258 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 152 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila do Bispo | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 477,368 | 20,782,405 | 82,011,658 | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 6,778 | 3,596 | 275.0 | ranked 3 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 20.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 79 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila do Bispo | Faro | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.8% | 18.5% | 13.2% | ranked 111 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila do Bispo
Business sectors: Vila do Bispo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services42.0% ×5.0
- Administrative and support services11.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.3% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.1% ×0.6
- Construction5.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.5% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.0% ×1.3
- Real estate3.3% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila do Bispo?
Vila do Bispo has 7,078 residents (2025), ranking 218 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila do Bispo?
Vila do Bispo covers 179.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Vila do Bispo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila do Bispo went from 5,970 to 7,078, a change of +18.6%.
Where is Vila do Bispo?
Vila do Bispo is in Faro. Latitude 37.083, longitude −8.912.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Vila do Bispo?
In Vila do Bispo, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 18.56% (2025), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vila do Bispo?
In Vila do Bispo, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 6,778 (2025), ranking 3 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila do Bispo?
In Vila do Bispo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,757 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila do Bispo?
The nearest to Vila do Bispo are Lagos (21 km), Aljezur (28 km), Portimão (34 km), Monchique (38 km), Lagoa (41 km).
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