Lamego: population and statistics
Lamego has a population of 24,768 (2025) across 165.4 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 107 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 24,768 residents
- 165.4 km²
- 150 people/km²
- 502 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Lamego ranks No. 3 by population.
Unemployment rate: 10.2% in Lamego, compared with an average of 7.4% in Viseu and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,511 kWh a year here.
Lamego in numbers
Where is Lamego?
Population of Lamego over time
Lamego had 24,092 residents in 2021 and 24,768 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,092 |
| 2022 | 24,235 |
| 2023 | 24,513 |
| 2024 | 24,812 |
| 2025 | 24,768 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Viseu for “Unemployment rate”.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,168 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Peso da Régua, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vila Real (52,964 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,044 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lamego
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 | Lamego | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.5% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.0% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 285.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 149.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.81% | – | 4.50% | ranked 200 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lamego | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 12,415 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 94 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 16.4% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.8% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.4% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 60 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 16,659 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 94 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 29.2% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.9% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.2% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 149 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 13.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 33.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 69 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 914 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 179 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lamego | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 18.4% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 155 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 22.6% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,412 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 192 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lamego | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,326 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 96 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 135.7 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,520 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 83.5 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 120 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lamego | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 10.2% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,239 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 175 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lamego | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 161,880 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 66 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 653.0 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 69 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 7.4% | – | 18.4% | ranked 145 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Lamego | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.3% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 69 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lamego
Business sectors: Lamego
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.2% ×3.8
- Wholesale and retail trade16.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.9
- Construction7.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.4
- Education4.7% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lamego?
Lamego has 24,768 residents (2025), ranking 107 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lamego?
Lamego covers 165.4 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Lamego growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lamego went from 24,092 to 24,768, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Lamego?
Lamego is in Viseu. Latitude 41.098, longitude −7.810.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Lamego?
In Lamego, “Unemployment rate” stands at 10.2% (2021), ranking 29 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Lamego?
In Lamego, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 7.4% (2025), ranking 145 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lamego?
In Lamego, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,511 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lamego?
The nearest to Lamego are Peso da Régua (7.4 km), Tarouca (9.4 km), Mesão Frio (9.8 km), Armamar (11 km), Santa Marta de Penaguião (12 km).
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