Celorico da Beira: population and statistics
Celorico da Beira has a population of 6,545 (2025) across 247.2 km², or 26.5 people per km². It ranks 225 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,545 residents
- 247.2 km²
- 26 people/km²
- 486 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Guarda, Celorico da Beira ranks No. 7 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 19.9% in Celorico da Beira, compared with an average of 15.7% in Guarda and 11.7% nationally.
Usual residences without heating: 8.5% in Celorico da Beira, compared with an average of 8.8% in Guarda and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,510 kWh a year here.
Celorico da Beira in numbers
Where is Celorico da Beira?
Population of Celorico da Beira over time
Celorico da Beira had 6,463 residents in 2021 and 6,545 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,463 |
| 2022 | 6,480 |
| 2023 | 6,552 |
| 2024 | 6,558 |
| 2025 | 6,545 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Guarda for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- Number 1 in Guarda for “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”.
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,625 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fornos de Algodres, 11.4 km away.
All indicators for Celorico 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 | Celorico da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.5% | 34.7% | 26.9% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.8% | 9.7% | 11.7% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 361.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 26.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 227 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.27% | – | 4.50% | ranked 234 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Celorico da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,852 | 114,698 | 3,573,416 | ranked 200 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.8% | 15.0% | 12.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.5% | 14.6% | 16.8% | ranked 96 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 20.4% | 15.1% | 14.2% | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,310 | 131,320 | 5,970,677 | ranked 207 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 35.4% | 36.1% | 25.8% | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 19.9% | 15.7% | 13.1% | ranked 23 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.2% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.4% | 11.7% | 13.6% | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.0% | 19.5% | 13.8% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 494 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 271 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Celorico da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 18.6% | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 30.5% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 39 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,971 kWh/inh. | 3,714 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 249 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Celorico da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 681 | 19,109 | 1,510,274 | ranked 262 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 103.9 | 137.3 | 128.1 | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,652 € | 10,768 € | 10,553 € | ranked 228 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 72.1 | 79.2 | 79.5 | ranked 227 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Celorico da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,261 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 149 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Celorico da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 27,828 | 481,236 | 82,011,658 | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 424.8 | 345.5 | 275.0 | ranked 115 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Celorico da Beira | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.4% | 15.3% | 13.2% | ranked 250 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Celorico da Beira
Business sectors: Celorico 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 fishing21.1% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services11.9% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.8
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.3% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Celorico da Beira?
Celorico da Beira has 6,545 residents (2025), ranking 225 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Celorico da Beira?
Celorico da Beira covers 247.2 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Celorico da Beira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Celorico da Beira went from 6,463 to 6,545, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Celorico da Beira?
Celorico da Beira is in Guarda. Latitude 40.633, longitude −7.400.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Celorico da Beira?
In Celorico da Beira, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 19.9% (2021), ranking 23 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Celorico da Beira?
In Celorico da Beira, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 8.5% (2021), ranking 275 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Celorico da Beira?
In Celorico da Beira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,510 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Celorico da Beira?
The nearest to Celorico da Beira are Fornos de Algodres (11 km), Guarda (15 km), Trancoso (17 km), Gouveia (22 km), Aguiar da Beira (24 km).
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