Peso da Régua: population and statistics
Peso da Régua has a population of 14,421 (2025) across 94.9 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 153 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 14,421 residents
- 94.9 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 87 m
Key points
Among the 14 municipalities in Vila Real, Peso da Régua ranks No. 3 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 23.5% in Peso da Régua, compared with an average of 15.6% in Vila Real and 13.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 43.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,476 kWh a year here.
Peso da Régua in numbers
Where is Peso da Régua?
Population of Peso da Régua over time
Peso da Régua had 14,650 residents in 2021 and 14,421 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,650 |
| 2022 | 14,619 |
| 2023 | 14,639 |
| 2024 | 14,536 |
| 2025 | 14,421 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vila Real for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Vila Real for “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,286 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Santa Marta de Penaguião, 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Peso da Régua
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 | Peso da Régua | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.8% | 32.5% | 26.9% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.7% | ranked 229 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 297.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 152.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −1.56% | – | 4.50% | ranked 276 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peso da Régua | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,667 | 119,688 | 3,573,416 | ranked 179 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.9% | 11.8% | 12.8% | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 12.9% | 17.2% | 16.8% | ranked 263 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 23.5% | 15.6% | 14.2% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 9,361 | 142,736 | 5,970,677 | ranked 156 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 23.5% | 33.8% | 25.8% | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.3% | 10.9% | 13.1% | ranked 129 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.7% | 80.3% | 77.8% | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 21.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 48 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 37.1% | 21.7% | 13.8% | ranked 57 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,080 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 157 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Peso da Régua | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 21.7% | 11.0% | 18.6% | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 11.1% | 30.2% | 12.6% | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,734 kWh/inh. | 3,212 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 275 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peso da Régua | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,479 | 30,702 | 1,510,274 | ranked 124 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 169.3 | 164.5 | 128.1 | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,735 € | 10,158 € | 10,553 € | ranked 220 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 83.0 | 80.4 | 79.5 | ranked 125 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peso da Régua | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 7.0% | ranked 42 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,242 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 173 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Peso da Régua | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 81,375 | 727,979 | 82,011,658 | ranked 106 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 562.0 | 389.0 | 275.0 | ranked 86 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 6.3% | – | 18.4% | ranked 153 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Peso da Régua | Vila Real | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.2% | 16.0% | 13.2% | ranked 123 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Peso da Régua
Business sectors: Peso da Régua
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing43.0% ×5.4
- Wholesale and retail trade13.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.4
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.7
- Construction4.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peso da Régua?
Peso da Régua has 14,421 residents (2025), ranking 153 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Peso da Régua?
Peso da Régua covers 94.9 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Peso da Régua growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Peso da Régua went from 14,650 to 14,421, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Peso da Régua?
Peso da Régua is in Vila Real. Latitude 41.163, longitude −7.789.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Peso da Régua?
In Peso da Régua, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 23.5% (2021), ranking 12 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Peso da Régua?
In Peso da Régua, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at −1.56% (2025), ranking 276 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Peso da Régua?
In Peso da Régua, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,476 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Peso da Régua?
The nearest to Peso da Régua are Santa Marta de Penaguião (4.1 km), Lamego (7.4 km), Mesão Frio (7.9 km), Armamar (10 km), Vila Real (15 km).
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