Armamar: population and statistics
Armamar has a population of 5,545 (2025) across 117.2 km², or 47.3 people per km². It ranks 250 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 5,545 residents
- 117.2 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 473 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Armamar ranks No. 20 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 22.1% in Armamar, compared with an average of 16.7% in Viseu and 13.3% nationally.
Population under 15: 8.9% in Armamar, compared with an average of 11.5% in Viseu and 12.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 54.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,460 kWh a year here.
Armamar in numbers
Where is Armamar?
Population of Armamar over time
Armamar had 5,352 residents in 2021 and 5,545 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,352 |
| 2022 | 5,352 |
| 2023 | 5,460 |
| 2024 | 5,512 |
| 2025 | 5,545 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Viseu for “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Population under 15”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tabuaço, 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Armamar
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 | Armamar | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.5% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 353.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 53 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 47.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.61% | – | 4.50% | ranked 178 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Armamar | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,636 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 234 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 17.0% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.4% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 81 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 22.1% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,848 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 240 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 35.7% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.6% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.8% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 6.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 278 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 6.3% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 471 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 277 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Armamar | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 14.0% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 28.6% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,425 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 59 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Armamar | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,000 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 217 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 183.2 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 33 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,869 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 282 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 70.4 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 246 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Armamar | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.1% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,159 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 252 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Armamar | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 54,902 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 993.1 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 43 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Armamar | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.1% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 260 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Armamar
Business sectors: Armamar
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing54.9% ×6.9
- Wholesale and retail trade12.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.6% ×0.4
- Health and social work4.1% ×0.5
- Construction3.7% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.2
- Manufacturing3.1% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Armamar?
Armamar has 5,545 residents (2025), ranking 250 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Armamar?
Armamar covers 117.2 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Armamar growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Armamar went from 5,352 to 5,545, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Armamar?
Armamar is in Viseu. Latitude 41.117, longitude −7.683.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Armamar?
In Armamar, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 22.1% (2021), ranking 20 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Armamar?
In Armamar, “Population under 15” stands at 8.9% (2025), ranking 278 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Armamar?
In Armamar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,460 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Armamar?
The nearest to Armamar are Tabuaço (9.8 km), Peso da Régua (10 km), Lamego (11 km), Santa Marta de Penaguião (12 km), Tarouca (14 km).
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