Castelo de Vide: population and statistics
Castelo de Vide has a population of 3,022 (2025) across 264.9 km², or 11.4 people per km². It ranks 292 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,022 residents
- 264.9 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 564 m
Key points
Among the 15 municipalities in Portalegre, Castelo de Vide ranks No. 11 by population.
Buildings built since 2001: 5.7% in Castelo de Vide, compared with an average of 13.2% in Portalegre and 17.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 24.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,574 kWh a year here.
Castelo de Vide in numbers
Where is Castelo de Vide?
Population of Castelo de Vide over time
Castelo de Vide had 2,994 residents in 2021 and 3,022 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,994 |
| 2022 | 3,026 |
| 2023 | 3,029 |
| 2024 | 3,046 |
| 2025 | 3,022 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Portalegre for “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,102 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Marvão, 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Castelo de Vide
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 | Castelo de Vide | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.6% | 29.4% | 26.9% | ranked 57 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 343.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 11.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 0.94% | – | 4.50% | ranked 239 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Castelo de Vide | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,649 | 67,444 | 3,573,416 | ranked 291 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 32.4% | 23.9% | 12.8% | ranked 11 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 5.7% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 7.4% | 12.9% | 14.2% | ranked 290 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,908 | 81,117 | 5,970,677 | ranked 288 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 39.5% | 26.2% | 25.8% | ranked 58 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.7% | 17.4% | 13.1% | ranked 90 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 72.5% | 72.2% | 77.8% | ranked 228 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.4% | 19.4% | 13.6% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.1% | 21.0% | 13.8% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 705 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 224 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Castelo de Vide | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.0% | 12.7% | 18.6% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 6.2% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 205 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,607 kWh/inh. | 4,687 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 55 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Castelo de Vide | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 424 | 13,328 | 1,510,274 | ranked 290 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 140.0 | 123.1 | 128.1 | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,188 € | 11,195 € | 10,553 € | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 79.9 | 86.5 | 79.5 | ranked 150 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Castelo de Vide | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.2% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,193 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 216 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Castelo de Vide | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 41,878 | 480,475 | 82,011,658 | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 1,380 | 442.6 | 275.0 | ranked 32 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 6.2% | – | 18.4% | ranked 154 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Castelo de Vide | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.1% | 15.0% | 13.2% | ranked 87 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Castelo de Vide
Business sectors: Castelo de Vide
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24.3% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services11.8% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services11.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.1
- Education4.5% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Castelo de Vide?
Castelo de Vide has 3,022 residents (2025), ranking 292 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Castelo de Vide?
Castelo de Vide covers 264.9 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Castelo de Vide growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Castelo de Vide went from 2,994 to 3,022, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Castelo de Vide?
Castelo de Vide is in Portalegre. Latitude 39.417, longitude −7.450.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Castelo de Vide?
In Castelo de Vide, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 5.7% (2021), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Castelo de Vide?
In Castelo de Vide, “Enterprises” stands at 424 (2023), ranking 290 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Castelo de Vide?
In Castelo de Vide, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,574 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Castelo de Vide?
The nearest to Castelo de Vide are Marvão (6.7 km), Portalegre (11 km), Nisa (20 km), Crato (23 km), Alter do Chão (30 km).
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