Penafiel: population and statistics
Penafiel has a population of 71,719 (2025) across 212.2 km², or 338 people per km². It ranks 40 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 71,719 residents
- 212.2 km²
- 338 people/km²
- 265 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Penafiel ranks No. 10 by population.
Population aged 65 and over: 20.3% in Penafiel, compared with an average of 22.5% in Porto and 23.3% nationally.
Buildings built since 2001: 24.7% in Penafiel, compared with an average of 15.9% in Porto and 17.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,440 kWh a year here.
Penafiel in numbers
Where is Penafiel?
Population of Penafiel over time
Penafiel had 69,329 residents in 2021 and 71,719 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 69,329 |
| 2022 | 70,010 |
| 2023 | 70,849 |
| 2024 | 71,271 |
| 2025 | 71,719 |
Did you know?
- “Population aged 65 and over”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,725 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Paredes, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gondomar (170,597 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Penafiel
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 | Penafiel | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.8% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 159.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 273 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 337.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 51 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.45% | – | 4.50% | ranked 180 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Penafiel | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 24,189 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 31 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.7% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 24.7% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.6% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 31,864 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 49 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 9.5% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 266 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.5% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 207 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.9% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 243 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) | 20.9% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,422 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 108 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Penafiel | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 33.0% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 71 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 127 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,141 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 229 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Penafiel | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 7,325 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 49 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 103.4 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 276 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,795 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 80.8 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 144 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Penafiel | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,328 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 108 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Penafiel | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 87,969 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 100 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 123.0 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 232 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 6.7% | – | 18.4% | ranked 150 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Penafiel | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.6% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 173 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Penafiel
Business sectors: Penafiel
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.9% ×1.3
- Construction13.9% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.8
- Education6.4% ×1.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Penafiel?
Penafiel has 71,719 residents (2025), ranking 40 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Penafiel?
Penafiel covers 212.2 km², with a density of 338 people per km².
Is the population of Penafiel growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Penafiel went from 69,329 to 71,719, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Penafiel?
Penafiel is in Porto. Latitude 41.200, longitude −8.283.
Population aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Penafiel?
In Penafiel, “Population aged 65 and over” stands at 20.3% (2025), ranking 276 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 26.9%.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Penafiel?
In Penafiel, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 24.7% (2021), ranking 30 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Penafiel?
In Penafiel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,440 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Penafiel?
The nearest to Penafiel are Paredes (4.2 km), Lousada (9.3 km), Marco de Canaveses (11 km), Paços de Ferreira (12 km), Valongo (18 km).
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