Santo Tirso: population and statistics
Santo Tirso has a population of 69,810 (2025) across 136.0 km², or 513 people per km². It ranks 43 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 69,810 residents
- 136.0 km²
- 513 people/km²
- 84 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Santo Tirso ranks No. 11 by population.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: 7.2% in Santo Tirso, compared with an average of 8.7% in Porto and 15.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,429 kWh a year here.
Santo Tirso in numbers
Where is Santo Tirso?
Population of Santo Tirso over time
Santo Tirso had 67,765 residents in 2021 and 69,810 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 67,765 |
| 2022 | 68,430 |
| 2023 | 69,184 |
| 2024 | 69,657 |
| 2025 | 69,810 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Porto for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,048 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Trofa, 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Santo Tirso
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 | Santo Tirso | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.8% | 11.9% | 11.7% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 248.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 135 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 513.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 37 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.02% | – | 4.50% | ranked 197 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Santo Tirso | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 22,533 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 41 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.3% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.2% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 9.5% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 257 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 30,918 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 51 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 7.2% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 288 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.7% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 68.0% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 274 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 21.6% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 23.6% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,651 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 81 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Santo Tirso | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 28.1% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 13.1% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,613 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 27 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Santo Tirso | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 7,099 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 52 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 102.6 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,712 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 86.8 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 95 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Santo Tirso | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,375 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 79 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Santo Tirso | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 90,022 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 129.1 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 225 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 2.3% | – | 18.4% | ranked 178 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Santo Tirso | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.2% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 105 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Santo Tirso
Business sectors: Santo Tirso
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.9% ×2.6
- Administrative and support services11.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.9% ×1.2
- Construction5.8% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Santo Tirso?
Santo Tirso has 69,810 residents (2025), ranking 43 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Santo Tirso?
Santo Tirso covers 136.0 km², with a density of 513 people per km².
Is the population of Santo Tirso growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Santo Tirso went from 67,765 to 69,810, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Santo Tirso?
Santo Tirso is in Porto. Latitude 41.343, longitude −8.477.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Santo Tirso?
In Santo Tirso, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 2.3% (2025), ranking 178 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
Dwellings used as secondary residences: what is the figure for Santo Tirso?
In Santo Tirso, “Dwellings used as secondary residences” stands at 7.2% (2021), ranking 288 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 25.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Santo Tirso?
In Santo Tirso, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,429 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Santo Tirso?
The nearest to Santo Tirso are Trofa (6.9 km), Vila Nova de Famalicão (8.9 km), Paços de Ferreira (10 km), Vizela (15 km), Maia (17 km).
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