Vila Franca de Xira: population and statistics
Vila Franca de Xira has a population of 152,007 (2025) across 318.2 km², or 478 people per km². It ranks 17 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 152,007 residents
- 318.2 km²
- 478 people/km²
- 0 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Vila Franca de Xira ranks No. 8 by population.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: 83.3% in Vila Franca de Xira, compared with an average of 76.1% in Lisbon and 46.6% nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 45.9 in Vila Franca de Xira, compared with an average of 751.9 in Lisbon and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 22.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,578 kWh a year here.
Vila Franca de Xira in numbers
Where is Vila Franca de Xira?
Population of Vila Franca de Xira over time
Vila Franca de Xira had 140,255 residents in 2021 and 152,007 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 140,255 |
| 2022 | 144,519 |
| 2023 | 148,155 |
| 2024 | 151,184 |
| 2025 | 152,007 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 44,564 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Arruda dos Vinhos, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Loures (236,988 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Vila Franca de Xira
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 Franca de Xira | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.9% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 21 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 138.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 477.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 40 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.38% | – | 4.50% | ranked 70 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Franca de Xira | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 16,919 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 67 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.9% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 173 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.4% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 65,237 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 19 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 6.2% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.5% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 282 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 71.2% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 23.4% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 37 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 83.3% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 5 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,605 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 29 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Franca de Xira | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 36.4% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 8.3% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,949 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 50 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Franca de Xira | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 14,785 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 25 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 99.8 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,925 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 24 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 99.9 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 32 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Franca de Xira | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.8% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,559 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 20 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Franca de Xira | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 69,576 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 45.9 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 293 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Franca de Xira | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 21.3% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 37 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Franca de Xira
Business sectors: Vila Franca de Xira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services22.8% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.2% ×1.4
- Transport and storage7.0% ×2.0
- Construction6.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Franca de Xira?
Vila Franca de Xira has 152,007 residents (2025), ranking 17 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Franca de Xira?
Vila Franca de Xira covers 318.2 km², with a density of 478 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Franca de Xira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Franca de Xira went from 140,255 to 152,007, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Vila Franca de Xira?
Vila Franca de Xira is in Lisbon. Latitude 38.950, longitude −8.983.
Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings: what is the figure for Vila Franca de Xira?
In Vila Franca de Xira, “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings” stands at 83.3% (2021), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.8%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vila Franca de Xira?
In Vila Franca de Xira, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 45.9 (2025), ranking 293 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Franca de Xira?
In Vila Franca de Xira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,578 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Franca de Xira?
The nearest to Vila Franca de Xira are Arruda dos Vinhos (8.1 km), Alenquer (11 km), Benavente (15 km), Sobral de Monte Agraço (16 km), Azambuja (16 km).
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