Gondomar: population and statistics
Gondomar has a population of 170,597 (2025) across 131.9 km², or 1,293 people per km². It ranks 14 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 170,597 residents
- 131.9 km²
- 1,293 people/km²
- 82 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Gondomar ranks No. 4 by population.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: 4.2% in Gondomar, compared with an average of 8.7% in Porto and 15.8% nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 2,426 kWh/inh. in Gondomar, compared with an average of 4,155 kWh/inh. in Porto and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 18.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,453 kWh a year here.
Gondomar in numbers
Where is Gondomar?
Population of Gondomar over time
Gondomar had 165,213 residents in 2021 and 170,597 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 165,213 |
| 2022 | 167,292 |
| 2023 | 169,122 |
| 2024 | 170,293 |
| 2025 | 170,597 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Valongo, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Porto (273,476 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Gondomar
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 | Gondomar | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.7% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 202.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 194 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 1,293 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 21 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.26% | – | 4.50% | ranked 189 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gondomar | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 36,632 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 14 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.6% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 180 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.2% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 272 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.8% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 74,537 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 14 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 4.2% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.9% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 249 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 66.4% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 284 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 26.6% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 15 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 52.8% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 28 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,138 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 52 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gondomar | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 38.0% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 10.7% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,426 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 293 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gondomar | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 17,891 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 17 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 105.8 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 267 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,598 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 87.5 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 90 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gondomar | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 11.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 23 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,330 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 107 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gondomar | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 101,891 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 59.8 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 274 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 8.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 140 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Gondomar | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.9% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 63 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gondomar
Business sectors: Gondomar
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services18.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade17.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.5
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.3
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.5% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gondomar?
Gondomar has 170,597 residents (2025), ranking 14 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Gondomar?
Gondomar covers 131.9 km², with a density of 1,293 people per km².
Is the population of Gondomar growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Gondomar went from 165,213 to 170,597, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Gondomar?
Gondomar is in Porto. Latitude 41.150, longitude −8.533.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: what is the figure for Gondomar?
In Gondomar, “Dwellings used as secondary residences” stands at 4.2% (2021), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 25.8%.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gondomar?
In Gondomar, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 2,426 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 293 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gondomar?
In Gondomar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,453 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gondomar?
The nearest to Gondomar are Valongo (4.6 km), Porto (6.5 km), Vila Nova de Gaia (7.2 km), Maia (12 km), Matosinhos (13 km).
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