Mortágua: population and statistics
Mortágua has a population of 9,185 (2025) across 251.2 km², or 36.6 people per km². It ranks 196 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 9,185 residents
- 251.2 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 195 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Mortágua ranks No. 16 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 37.8% in Mortágua, compared with an average of 32.3% in Viseu and 13.8% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 4.1% in Mortágua, compared with an average of 7.4% in Viseu and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 23.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,466 kWh a year here.
Mortágua in numbers
Where is Mortágua?
Population of Mortágua over time
Mortágua had 8,884 residents in 2021 and 9,185 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,884 |
| 2022 | 9,113 |
| 2023 | 9,182 |
| 2024 | 9,198 |
| 2025 | 9,185 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,179 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Santa Comba Dão, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tondela (26,912 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Mortágua
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 | Mortágua | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.4% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 327.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 36.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 201 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.39% | – | 4.50% | ranked 184 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mortágua | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,657 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 201 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 6.9% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.6% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 163 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 10.5% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 240 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,203 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 210 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 22.1% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 18.1% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 44 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 85.6% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 45 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) | 8.5% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 214 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 736 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 216 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mortágua | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.1% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 37.8% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,618 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 26 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mortágua | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,275 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 198 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 138.9 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,465 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 163 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 80.4 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 148 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mortágua | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.1% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 293 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,448 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 47 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mortágua | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 66,953 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 728.4 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 57 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Mortágua | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.7% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 168 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mortágua
Business sectors: Mortágua
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23.6% ×3.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.3% ×0.9
- Construction12.9% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services12.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mortágua?
Mortágua has 9,185 residents (2025), ranking 196 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Mortágua?
Mortágua covers 251.2 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Mortágua growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Mortágua went from 8,884 to 9,185, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Mortágua?
Mortágua is in Viseu. Latitude 40.383, longitude −8.217.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Mortágua?
In Mortágua, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 37.8% (2021), ranking 12 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Mortágua?
In Mortágua, “Unemployment rate” stands at 4.1% (2021), ranking 293 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mortágua?
In Mortágua, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,466 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mortágua?
The nearest to Mortágua are Santa Comba Dão (7.3 km), Penacova (14 km), Tábua (16 km), Tondela (19 km), Vila Nova de Poiares (19 km).
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