Marco de Canaveses: population and statistics
Marco de Canaveses has a population of 50,838 (2025) across 201.9 km², or 252 people per km². It ranks 60 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 50,838 residents
- 201.9 km²
- 252 people/km²
- 211 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Marco de Canaveses ranks No. 15 by population.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: 8,660 € in Marco de Canaveses, compared with an average of 12,304 € in Porto and 12,214 € nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 54.4 in Marco de Canaveses, compared with an average of 521.2 in Porto and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,428 kWh a year here.
Marco de Canaveses in numbers
Where is Marco de Canaveses?
Population of Marco de Canaveses over time
Marco de Canaveses had 48,888 residents in 2021 and 50,838 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,888 |
| 2022 | 49,450 |
| 2023 | 50,141 |
| 2024 | 50,607 |
| 2025 | 50,838 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Porto for “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,276 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Baião, 9.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Paredes (88,858 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Marco de Canaveses
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 | Marco de Canaveses | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.1% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 173.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 250 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 251.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.99% | – | 4.50% | ranked 170 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marco de Canaveses | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 19,522 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 53 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 23.6% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 39 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.3% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 129 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 25,058 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 70 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 16.1% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 216 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.0% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 72.0% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.5% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 93 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 20.0% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,271 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 131 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marco de Canaveses | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 27.2% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.1% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 136 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,147 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 228 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marco de Canaveses | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 5,023 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 76 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 100.2 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,660 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.4 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 199 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marco de Canaveses | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,183 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 223 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marco de Canaveses | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 27,592 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 184 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 54.4 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 282 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 28.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 48 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Marco de Canaveses | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.8% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 230 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Marco de Canaveses
Business sectors: Marco de Canaveses
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.3% ×1.3
- Construction14.9% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×0.5
- Health and social work8.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marco de Canaveses?
Marco de Canaveses has 50,838 residents (2025), ranking 60 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Marco de Canaveses?
Marco de Canaveses covers 201.9 km², with a density of 252 people per km².
Is the population of Marco de Canaveses growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Marco de Canaveses went from 48,888 to 50,838, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Marco de Canaveses?
Marco de Canaveses is in Porto. Latitude 41.183, longitude −8.150.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Marco de Canaveses?
In Marco de Canaveses, “Declared gross income per inhabitant” stands at 8,660 € (2024), ranking 292 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 10,553 €.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marco de Canaveses?
In Marco de Canaveses, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 54.4 (2025), ranking 282 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marco de Canaveses?
In Marco de Canaveses, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,428 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marco de Canaveses?
The nearest to Marco de Canaveses are Baião (9.9 km), Amarante (11 km), Penafiel (11 km), Cinfães (14 km), Paredes (15 km).
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