Aguiar da Beira: population and statistics
Aguiar da Beira has a population of 4,898 (2025) across 206.8 km², or 23.7 people per km². It ranks 261 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,898 residents
- 206.8 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 770 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Guarda, Aguiar da Beira ranks No. 10 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 43.4% in Aguiar da Beira, compared with an average of 32.3% in Guarda and 13.8% nationally.
Vacant dwellings: 21.7% in Aguiar da Beira, compared with an average of 15.7% in Guarda and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,491 kWh a year here.
Aguiar da Beira in numbers
Where is Aguiar da Beira?
Population of Aguiar da Beira over time
Aguiar da Beira had 4,869 residents in 2021 and 4,898 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,869 |
| 2022 | 4,807 |
| 2023 | 4,813 |
| 2024 | 4,812 |
| 2025 | 4,898 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Guarda for “Vacant dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Guarda for “Owner-occupied usual residences”.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,959 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Aguiar da Beira
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 | Aguiar da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.9% | 34.7% | 26.9% | ranked 34 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.7% | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 401.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 37 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 23.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 236 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.60% | – | 4.50% | ranked 246 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aguiar da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,824 | 114,698 | 3,573,416 | ranked 223 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.4% | 15.0% | 12.8% | ranked 163 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.1% | 14.6% | 16.8% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.8% | 15.1% | 14.2% | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,032 | 131,320 | 5,970,677 | ranked 234 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 36.4% | 36.1% | 25.8% | ranked 81 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 21.7% | 15.7% | 13.1% | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 89.0% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 6.4% | 11.7% | 13.6% | ranked 281 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 5.1% | 19.5% | 13.8% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 410 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 288 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aguiar da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 10.6% | 8.8% | 18.6% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 43.4% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,482 kWh/inh. | 3,714 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 97 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aguiar da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 766 | 19,109 | 1,510,274 | ranked 251 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 159.2 | 137.3 | 128.1 | ranked 57 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,488 € | 10,768 € | 10,553 € | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 69.7 | 79.2 | 79.5 | ranked 256 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aguiar da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.2% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,088 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 299 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aguiar da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 9,320 | 481,236 | 82,011,658 | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 192.0 | 345.5 | 275.0 | ranked 197 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Aguiar da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 8.7% | 15.3% | 13.2% | ranked 296 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aguiar da Beira
Business sectors: Aguiar da Beira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.2% ×3.8
- Wholesale and retail trade18.0% ×1.3
- Construction9.9% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.6
- Transport and storage4.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.4% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aguiar da Beira?
Aguiar da Beira has 4,898 residents (2025), ranking 261 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Aguiar da Beira?
Aguiar da Beira covers 206.8 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Aguiar da Beira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Aguiar da Beira went from 4,869 to 4,898, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Aguiar da Beira?
Aguiar da Beira is in Guarda. Latitude 40.818, longitude −7.541.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Aguiar da Beira?
In Aguiar da Beira, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 43.4% (2021), ranking 3 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Aguiar da Beira?
In Aguiar da Beira, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 21.7% (2021), ranking 7 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aguiar da Beira?
In Aguiar da Beira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,491 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aguiar da Beira?
The nearest to Aguiar da Beira are Sernancelhe (10 km), Vila Nova de Paiva (17 km), Trancoso (17 km), Sátão (18 km), Moimenta da Beira (19 km).
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