Matosinhos: population and statistics
Matosinhos has a population of 181,930 (2025) across 62.4 km², or 2,915 people per km². It ranks 13 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 181,930 residents
- 62.4 km²
- 2,915 people/km²
- 26 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Matosinhos ranks No. 3 by population.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): 119.6 in Matosinhos, compared with an average of 103.8 in Porto and 100.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 16.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,520 kWh a year here.
Matosinhos in numbers
Where is Matosinhos?
Population of Matosinhos over time
Matosinhos had 174,717 residents in 2021 and 181,930 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 174,717 |
| 2022 | 177,981 |
| 2023 | 180,417 |
| 2024 | 181,632 |
| 2025 | 181,930 |
Did you know?
- “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rented usual residences”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Porto (273,476 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Matosinhos
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 | Matosinhos | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.9% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.6% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 214.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 2,915 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 7 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.13% | – | 4.50% | ranked 164 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Matosinhos | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 32,387 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 19 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.3% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.0% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.5% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 224 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 82,246 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 12 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 6.4% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 8.5% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 282 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 63.5% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 296 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 29.7% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 8 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 64.3% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,004 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 16 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Matosinhos | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 58 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.6% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,828 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 143 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Matosinhos | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 24,290 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 10 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 134.6 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 14,220 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 119.6 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 5 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Matosinhos | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,820 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 9 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Matosinhos | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 605,382 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 21 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 333.0 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 136 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 16.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 96 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Matosinhos | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 26.3% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 13 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Matosinhos
Business sectors: Matosinhos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services16.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.8
- Education5.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.1% ×1.0
- Transport and storage5.0% ×1.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Matosinhos?
Matosinhos has 181,930 residents (2025), ranking 13 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Matosinhos?
Matosinhos covers 62.4 km², with a density of 2,915 people per km².
Is the population of Matosinhos growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Matosinhos went from 174,717 to 181,930, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Matosinhos?
Matosinhos is in Porto. Latitude 41.187, longitude −8.684.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): what is the figure for Matosinhos?
In Matosinhos, “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)” stands at 119.6 (2023), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 79.5.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Matosinhos?
In Matosinhos, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 2,915 inh./km² (2025), ranking 7 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Matosinhos?
In Matosinhos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,520 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Matosinhos?
The nearest to Matosinhos are Porto (7.4 km), Maia (7.7 km), Vila Nova de Gaia (8.2 km), Gondomar (13 km), Valongo (15 km).
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