Moimenta da Beira: population and statistics
Moimenta da Beira has a population of 9,893 (2025) across 220.0 km², or 45.0 people per km². It ranks 189 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 9,893 residents
- 220.0 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 680 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Moimenta da Beira ranks No. 12 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 39.9% in Moimenta da Beira, compared with an average of 32.3% in Viseu and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 31.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,516 kWh a year here.
Moimenta da Beira in numbers
Where is Moimenta da Beira?
Population of Moimenta da Beira over time
Moimenta da Beira had 9,242 residents in 2021 and 9,893 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,242 |
| 2022 | 9,441 |
| 2023 | 9,639 |
| 2024 | 9,747 |
| 2025 | 9,893 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,808 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sernancelhe, 14.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lamego (24,768 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Moimenta da Beira
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 | Moimenta da Beira | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.3% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 105 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.4% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 265.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 45.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 7.04% | – | 4.50% | ranked 92 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moimenta da Beira | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,006 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 172 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.4% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.8% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 20.9% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 29 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,909 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 179 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 38.9% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.2% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 150 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.8% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.2% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 233 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 14.1% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 588 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 256 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moimenta da Beira | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 9.4% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 268 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 39.9% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,806 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 144 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moimenta da Beira | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,408 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 188 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 146.1 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 83 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 8,948 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.4 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 237 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moimenta da Beira | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.7% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,107 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 284 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moimenta da Beira | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 5,460 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 55.6 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 279 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Moimenta da Beira | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.9% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 162 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Moimenta da Beira
Business sectors: Moimenta da Beira
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31.0% ×3.9
- Wholesale and retail trade21.4% ×1.5
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.6
- Education4.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.8% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moimenta da Beira?
Moimenta da Beira has 9,893 residents (2025), ranking 189 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Moimenta da Beira?
Moimenta da Beira covers 220.0 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Moimenta da Beira growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Moimenta da Beira went from 9,242 to 9,893, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Moimenta da Beira?
Moimenta da Beira is in Viseu. Latitude 40.982, longitude −7.616.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Moimenta da Beira?
In Moimenta da Beira, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 39.9% (2021), ranking 9 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Moimenta da Beira?
In Moimenta da Beira, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 5,460 (2025), ranking 285 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Moimenta da Beira?
In Moimenta da Beira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,516 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Moimenta da Beira?
The nearest to Moimenta da Beira are Sernancelhe (14 km), Tarouca (15 km), Tabuaço (16 km), Armamar (16 km), Vila Nova de Paiva (18 km).
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