Felgueiras: population and statistics
Felgueiras has a population of 57,432 (2025) across 115.7 km², or 496 people per km². It ranks 55 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 57,432 residents
- 115.7 km²
- 496 people/km²
- 312 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Felgueiras ranks No. 13 by population.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 65.7% in Felgueiras, compared with an average of 65.0% in Porto and 69.8% nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 53.4 in Felgueiras, compared with an average of 521.2 in Porto and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,418 kWh a year here.
Felgueiras in numbers
Where is Felgueiras?
Population of Felgueiras over time
Felgueiras had 55,824 residents in 2021 and 57,432 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,824 |
| 2022 | 56,393 |
| 2023 | 57,046 |
| 2024 | 57,287 |
| 2025 | 57,432 |
Did you know?
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vizela, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Guimarães (165,554 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Felgueiras
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 | Felgueiras | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 267 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 175.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 496.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 38 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.88% | – | 4.50% | ranked 198 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Felgueiras | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 18,356 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 63 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.5% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 235 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.1% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 66 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 10.3% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 25,230 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 68 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 261 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.0% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 65.7% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 21.8% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 24.1% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,094 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 155 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Felgueiras | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 27.9% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 12.6% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,443 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 188 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Felgueiras | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 6,854 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 54 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 120.1 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,494 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 80.5 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 145 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Felgueiras | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.3% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 136 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,179 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 227 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Felgueiras | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 30,653 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 174 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 53.4 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 283 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Felgueiras | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.7% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 241 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Felgueiras
Business sectors: Felgueiras
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.4% ×1.5
- Manufacturing19.3% ×4.2
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.6% ×0.9
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.6
- Other service activities5.3% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Felgueiras?
Felgueiras has 57,432 residents (2025), ranking 55 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Felgueiras?
Felgueiras covers 115.7 km², with a density of 496 people per km².
Is the population of Felgueiras growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Felgueiras went from 55,824 to 57,432, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Felgueiras?
Felgueiras is in Porto. Latitude 41.367, longitude −8.200.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Felgueiras?
In Felgueiras, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 65.7% (2021), ranking 286 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Felgueiras?
In Felgueiras, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 53.4 (2025), ranking 283 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Felgueiras?
In Felgueiras, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,418 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Felgueiras?
The nearest to Felgueiras are Vizela (8.5 km), Fafe (9.7 km), Guimarães (12 km), Lousada (12 km), Amarante (15 km).
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