Paredes: population and statistics
Paredes has a population of 88,858 (2025) across 156.8 km², or 567 people per km². It ranks 33 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 88,858 residents
- 156.8 km²
- 567 people/km²
- 143 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Paredes ranks No. 7 by population.
Population aged 65 and over: 18.6% in Paredes, compared with an average of 22.5% in Porto and 23.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,441 kWh a year here.
Paredes in numbers
Where is Paredes?
Population of Paredes over time
Paredes had 84,382 residents in 2021 and 88,858 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,382 |
| 2022 | 85,740 |
| 2023 | 86,924 |
| 2024 | 87,894 |
| 2025 | 88,858 |
Did you know?
- “Population aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Penafiel, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gondomar (170,597 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Paredes
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 | Paredes | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.9% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 143.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 566.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 34 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.30% | – | 4.50% | ranked 131 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Paredes | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 24,204 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 30 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.3% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.5% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.3% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 36,087 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 40 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 7.4% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.2% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 69.3% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 18.9% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 30.6% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,568 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 90 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Paredes | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 36.9% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 12.0% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,130 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 231 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Paredes | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 9,492 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 37 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 109.2 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 252 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,727 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 79.9 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 150 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Paredes | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,242 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 172 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Paredes | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 69,096 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 78.2 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 264 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 4.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 168 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Paredes | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.2% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 153 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Paredes
Business sectors: Paredes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.8% ×1.6
- Manufacturing13.5% ×2.9
- Administrative and support services11.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.8% ×1.1
- Construction8.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.5% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paredes?
Paredes has 88,858 residents (2025), ranking 33 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Paredes?
Paredes covers 156.8 km², with a density of 567 people per km².
Is the population of Paredes growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Paredes went from 84,382 to 88,858, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Paredes?
Paredes is in Porto. Latitude 41.200, longitude −8.333.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Paredes?
In Paredes, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 18.6% (2025), ranking 292 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Paredes?
In Paredes, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 4.1% (2025), ranking 168 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Paredes?
In Paredes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,441 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Paredes?
The nearest to Paredes are Penafiel (4.2 km), Lousada (10 km), Paços de Ferreira (10 km), Valongo (14 km), Marco de Canaveses (15 km).
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