Pinhel: population and statistics
Pinhel has a population of 8,040 (2025) across 484.5 km², or 16.6 people per km². It ranks 205 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 8,040 residents
- 484.5 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 521 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Guarda, Pinhel ranks No. 5 by population.
Population under 15: 8.1% in Pinhel, compared with an average of 9.7% in Guarda and 12.4% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 211.8 in Pinhel, compared with an average of 137.3 in Guarda and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 52.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,511 kWh a year here.
Pinhel in numbers
Where is Pinhel?
Population of Pinhel over time
Pinhel had 8,148 residents in 2021 and 8,040 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,148 |
| 2022 | 8,085 |
| 2023 | 8,009 |
| 2024 | 8,020 |
| 2025 | 8,040 |
Did you know?
- “Population under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Almeida, 15.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Guarda (40,687 residents), 32 km away.
All indicators for Pinhel
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 | Pinhel | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 38.8% | 34.7% | 26.9% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.7% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 480.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 13 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 16.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −1.33% | – | 4.50% | ranked 273 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pinhel | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,614 | 114,698 | 3,573,416 | ranked 158 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.2% | 15.0% | 12.8% | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.9% | 14.6% | 16.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.7% | 15.1% | 14.2% | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,098 | 131,320 | 5,970,677 | ranked 175 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 35.5% | 36.1% | 25.8% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 20.5% | 15.7% | 13.1% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 87.0% | 81.7% | 77.8% | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.8% | 11.7% | 13.6% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.0% | 19.5% | 13.8% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 476 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 275 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pinhel | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 9.5% | 8.8% | 18.6% | ranked 267 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 28.9% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,231 kWh/inh. | 3,714 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 217 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pinhel | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,696 | 19,109 | 1,510,274 | ranked 166 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 211.8 | 137.3 | 128.1 | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,062 € | 10,768 € | 10,553 € | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 70.8 | 79.2 | 79.5 | ranked 243 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pinhel | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.5% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,150 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 258 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pinhel | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 4,614 | 481,236 | 82,011,658 | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 57.5 | 345.5 | 275.0 | ranked 275 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Pinhel | Guarda | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.9% | 15.3% | 13.2% | ranked 228 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pinhel
Business sectors: Pinhel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing52.5% ×6.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.5% ×0.8
- Construction6.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work3.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.2% ×0.2
- Professional, scientific and technical3.2% ×0.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pinhel?
Pinhel has 8,040 residents (2025), ranking 205 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pinhel?
Pinhel covers 484.5 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Pinhel growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Pinhel went from 8,148 to 8,040, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Pinhel?
Pinhel is in Guarda. Latitude 40.783, longitude −7.067.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Pinhel?
In Pinhel, “Population under 15” stands at 8.1% (2025), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pinhel?
In Pinhel, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 211.8 (2023), ranking 14 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pinhel?
In Pinhel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,511 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pinhel?
The nearest to Pinhel are Almeida (15 km), Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (15 km), Trancoso (24 km), Mêda (26 km), Guarda (32 km).
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