Vila do Porto: population and statistics
Vila do Porto has a population of 5,544 (2025) across 96.9 km², or 57.2 people per km². It ranks 251 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,544 residents
- 96.9 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 9 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Região Autónoma dos Açores, Vila do Porto ranks No. 10 by population.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: 15,331 € in Vila do Porto, compared with an average of 12,184 € in Região Autónoma dos Açores and 12,214 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 1,381 kWh a year here.
Vila do Porto in numbers
Where is Vila do Porto?
Population of Vila do Porto over time
Vila do Porto had 5,453 residents in 2021 and 5,544 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,453 |
| 2022 | 5,525 |
| 2023 | 5,549 |
| 2024 | 5,568 |
| 2025 | 5,544 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Average monthly earnings of employees”.
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma dos Açores for “Declared gross income per inhabitant”.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,570 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Vila do Porto
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 Porto | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 18.9% | 26.9% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.9% | 13.6% | 11.7% | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 162.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 57.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 1.67% | – | 4.50% | ranked 226 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila do Porto | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,525 | 100,478 | 3,573,416 | ranked 266 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.8% | 15.1% | 12.8% | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 16.8% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.2% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,646 | 113,159 | 5,970,677 | ranked 270 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 26.1% | 10.8% | 25.8% | ranked 151 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.7% | 12.2% | 13.1% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 69.7% | 74.6% | 77.8% | ranked 257 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 18.6% | 17.2% | 13.6% | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 2.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,383 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 113 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila do Porto | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 76.6% | 76.7% | 18.6% | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 1.7% | 2.9% | 12.6% | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,844 kWh/inh. | 3,350 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 140 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila do Porto | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 807 | 31,396 | 1,510,274 | ranked 244 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 145.4 | 129.0 | 128.1 | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 15,331 € | 12,184 € | 10,553 € | ranked 5 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 92.8 | 87.8 | 79.5 | ranked 59 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila do Porto | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 2,223 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 3 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila do Porto | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 45,272 | 3,109,259 | 82,011,658 | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 814.8 | 1,270 | 275.0 | ranked 52 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 2.8% | – | 18.4% | ranked 176 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila do Porto | Região Autónoma dos Açores | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 13.6% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 141 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila do Porto
Business sectors: Vila do Porto
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.4% ×3.8
- Administrative and support services17.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.2% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.1% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila do Porto?
Vila do Porto has 5,544 residents (2025), ranking 251 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila do Porto?
Vila do Porto covers 96.9 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Vila do Porto growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila do Porto went from 5,453 to 5,544, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Vila do Porto?
Vila do Porto is in Região Autónoma dos Açores. Latitude 36.945, longitude −25.145.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Vila do Porto?
In Vila do Porto, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 2,223 € (2024), ranking 3 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Vila do Porto?
In Vila do Porto, “Declared gross income per inhabitant” stands at 15,331 € (2024), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 10,553 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila do Porto?
In Vila do Porto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 1,381 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila do Porto?
The nearest to Vila do Porto are Povoação (90 km), Vila Franca do Campo (90 km), Lagoa (Açores) (98 km), Nordeste (99 km), Ponta Delgada (100 km).
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