Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo: population and statistics
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo has a population of 4,859 (2025) across 508.6 km², or 9.6 people per km². It ranks 262 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,859 residents
- 508.6 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 628 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Guarda, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo ranks No. 11 by population.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 50.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,538 kWh a year here.
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo in numbers
Where is Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo?
Population of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo over time
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo had 5,062 residents in 2021 and 4,859 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,062 |
| 2022 | 5,003 |
| 2023 | 4,968 |
| 2024 | 4,901 |
| 2025 | 4,859 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Guarda for “Population under 15”.
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,228 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pinhel (8,040 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
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 | Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 38.5% | 34.7% | 26.9% | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 9.7% | 11.7% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 350.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 9.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −4.01% | – | 4.50% | ranked 302 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,190 | 114,698 | 3,573,416 | ranked 213 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 20.0% | 15.0% | 12.8% | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.7% | 14.6% | 16.8% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.9% | 15.1% | 14.2% | ranked 51 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,467 | 131,320 | 5,970,677 | ranked 222 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 42.3% | 36.1% | 25.8% | ranked 42 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 18.0% | 15.7% | 13.1% | ranked 45 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.1% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 66 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.0% | 11.7% | 13.6% | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 4.7% | 19.5% | 13.8% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 263 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 304 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 7.2% | 8.8% | 18.6% | ranked 291 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.5% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,129 kWh/inh. | 3,714 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 232 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 911 | 19,109 | 1,510,274 | ranked 228 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 183.4 | 137.3 | 128.1 | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,921 € | 10,768 € | 10,553 € | ranked 205 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.0 | 79.2 | 79.5 | ranked 241 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.3% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,124 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 277 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 10,299 | 481,236 | 82,011,658 | ranked 257 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 211.0 | 345.5 | 275.0 | ranked 190 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.5% | 15.3% | 13.2% | ranked 244 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Business sectors: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing50.9% ×6.4
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.3
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.0% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical3.6% ×0.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo?
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo has 4,859 residents (2025), ranking 262 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo?
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo covers 508.6 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo went from 5,062 to 4,859, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo?
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is in Guarda. Latitude 40.900, longitude −6.967.
Median selling price of housing per m²: what is the figure for Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo?
In Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, “Median selling price of housing per m²” stands at 263 €/m² (2025), ranking 304 of 305 municipalities; the national median is 1,108 €/m².
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo?
In Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at −4.01% (2025), ranking 302 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo?
In Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,538 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo?
The nearest to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo are Pinhel (15 km), Almeida (20 km), Vila Nova de Foz Côa (25 km), Freixo de Espada à Cinta (25 km), Mêda (26 km).
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