Oliveira de Frades: population and statistics
Oliveira de Frades has a population of 10,502 (2025) across 145.3 km², or 72.3 people per km². It ranks 184 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 10,502 residents
- 145.3 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 343 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Oliveira de Frades ranks No. 11 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 23.9% in Oliveira de Frades, compared with an average of 16.7% in Viseu and 13.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,446 kWh a year here.
Oliveira de Frades in numbers
Where is Oliveira de Frades?
Population of Oliveira de Frades over time
Oliveira de Frades had 9,698 residents in 2021 and 10,502 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,698 |
| 2022 | 10,027 |
| 2023 | 10,283 |
| 2024 | 10,334 |
| 2025 | 10,502 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Viseu for “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”.
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,357 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vouzela, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is São Pedro do Sul (15,867 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oliveira de Frades
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 | Oliveira de Frades | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 203.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 193 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 72.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.29% | – | 4.50% | ranked 73 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oliveira de Frades | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,181 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 214 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.9% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 23.9% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 10 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,980 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 212 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 26.6% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 144 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.9% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 193 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.1% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 66 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.0% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 15.9% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 138 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 975 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 168 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oliveira de Frades | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 15.6% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 195 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 26.5% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,269 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 38 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oliveira de Frades | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,230 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 203 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 119.6 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,221 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 84.0 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 115 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oliveira de Frades | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.8% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 160 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,453 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 44 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oliveira de Frades | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 5,874 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 56.4 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 277 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 61.3% | – | 18.4% | ranked 16 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Oliveira de Frades | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.0% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 193 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oliveira de Frades
Business sectors: Oliveira de Frades
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.9% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.8% ×2.1
- Construction10.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services10.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oliveira de Frades?
Oliveira de Frades has 10,502 residents (2025), ranking 184 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Oliveira de Frades?
Oliveira de Frades covers 145.3 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Oliveira de Frades growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Oliveira de Frades went from 9,698 to 10,502, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Oliveira de Frades?
Oliveira de Frades is in Viseu. Latitude 40.733, longitude −8.167.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Oliveira de Frades?
In Oliveira de Frades, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 23.9% (2021), ranking 10 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Oliveira de Frades?
In Oliveira de Frades, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 61.3% (2025), ranking 16 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oliveira de Frades?
In Oliveira de Frades, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,446 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oliveira de Frades?
The nearest to Oliveira de Frades are Vouzela (5.6 km), São Pedro do Sul (8.6 km), Sever do Vouga (17 km), Viseu (23 km), Arouca (23 km).
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