Lousada: population and statistics
Lousada has a population of 50,476 (2025) across 96.1 km², or 525 people per km². It ranks 63 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 50,476 residents
- 96.1 km²
- 525 people/km²
- 275 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Lousada ranks No. 16 by population.
Population aged 65 and over: 17.8% in Lousada, compared with an average of 22.5% in Porto and 23.3% nationally.
Buildings built since 2001: 26.2% in Lousada, compared with an average of 15.9% in Porto and 17.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,455 kWh a year here.
Lousada in numbers
Where is Lousada?
Population of Lousada over time
Lousada had 47,496 residents in 2021 and 50,476 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 47,496 |
| 2022 | 48,408 |
| 2023 | 49,127 |
| 2024 | 49,723 |
| 2025 | 50,476 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Porto for “Population under 15”.
- Number 1 in Porto for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- “Population aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,457 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Lousada
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 | Lousada | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.1% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 135.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 291 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 525.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.27% | – | 4.50% | ranked 104 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lousada | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 15,058 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 78 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.4% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 265 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 26.2% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.4% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 20,038 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 88 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 7.1% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.6% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.8% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.6% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 21.7% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,294 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 126 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lousada | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 34.0% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 66 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 9.6% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,519 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 289 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lousada | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 5,212 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 72 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 106.1 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,399 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.7 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 206 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lousada | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.6% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,173 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 234 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lousada | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 38,070 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 76.0 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 266 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Lousada | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lousada
Business sectors: Lousada
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.6
- Manufacturing13.0% ×2.8
- Construction11.3% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lousada?
Lousada has 50,476 residents (2025), ranking 63 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lousada?
Lousada covers 96.1 km², with a density of 525 people per km².
Is the population of Lousada growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lousada went from 47,496 to 50,476, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Lousada?
Lousada is in Porto. Latitude 41.283, longitude −8.283.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Lousada?
In Lousada, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 17.8% (2025), ranking 297 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Lousada?
In Lousada, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 26.2% (2021), ranking 19 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lousada?
In Lousada, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,455 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lousada?
The nearest to Lousada are Paços de Ferreira (8.4 km), Penafiel (9.3 km), Paredes (10 km), Vizela (11 km), Felgueiras (12 km).
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