Vila do Conde: population and statistics
Vila do Conde has a population of 86,245 (2025) across 149.0 km², or 579 people per km². It ranks 34 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 86,245 residents
- 149.0 km²
- 579 people/km²
- 7 m
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in Porto, Vila do Conde ranks No. 8 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 7.1% in Vila do Conde, compared with an average of 10.2% in Porto and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,506 kWh a year here.
Vila do Conde in numbers
Where is Vila do Conde?
Population of Vila do Conde over time
Vila do Conde had 81,731 residents in 2021 and 86,245 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 81,731 |
| 2022 | 83,469 |
| 2023 | 84,710 |
| 2024 | 85,740 |
| 2025 | 86,245 |
Did you know?
- “Vacant dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,873 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Póvoa de Varzim, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maia (142,129 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Vila do Conde
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 | Vila do Conde | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 22.5% | 26.9% | ranked 253 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) | 167.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 261 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 578.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.52% | – | 4.50% | ranked 126 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila do Conde | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 22,936 | 443,980 | 3,573,416 | ranked 36 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.7% | 14.0% | 12.8% | ranked 205 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.4% | 15.9% | 16.8% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 9.4% | 14.8% | 14.2% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 38,675 | 859,324 | 5,970,677 | ranked 37 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 17.6% | 8.7% | 25.8% | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 7.1% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 71.8% | 65.0% | 77.8% | ranked 233 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 20.2% | 26.8% | 13.6% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 40.7% | 49.9% | 13.8% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,163 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 48 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila do Conde | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 38.1% | 33.5% | 18.6% | ranked 45 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.2% | 15.9% | 12.6% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,853 kWh/inh. | 4,155 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 79 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila do Conde | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 10,265 | 251,449 | 1,510,274 | ranked 35 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 121.2 | 134.0 | 128.1 | ranked 194 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,300 € | 12,304 € | 10,553 € | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 94.1 | 103.8 | 79.5 | ranked 55 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila do Conde | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,487 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 33 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila do Conde | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 139,036 | 9,936,349 | 82,011,658 | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 161.7 | 521.2 | 275.0 | ranked 208 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila do Conde | Porto | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 18.9% | 21.7% | 13.2% | ranked 53 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila do Conde
Business sectors: Vila do Conde
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
- Administrative and support services12.1% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.1% ×1.2
- Construction8.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila do Conde?
Vila do Conde has 86,245 residents (2025), ranking 34 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila do Conde?
Vila do Conde covers 149.0 km², with a density of 579 people per km².
Is the population of Vila do Conde growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila do Conde went from 81,731 to 86,245, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Vila do Conde?
Vila do Conde is in Porto. Latitude 41.350, longitude −8.750.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Vila do Conde?
In Vila do Conde, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 7.1% (2021), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Vila do Conde?
In Vila do Conde, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 578.7 inh./km² (2025), ranking 32 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila do Conde?
In Vila do Conde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,506 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila do Conde?
The nearest to Vila do Conde are Póvoa de Varzim (4.7 km), Trofa (16 km), Maia (17 km), Matosinhos (19 km), Esposende (21 km).
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