Resende: population and statistics
Resende has a population of 9,535 (2025) across 123.3 km², or 77.3 people per km². It ranks 193 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 9,535 residents
- 123.3 km²
- 77 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Resende ranks No. 15 by population.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: 7,839 € in Resende, compared with an average of 10,408 € in Viseu and 12,214 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 42.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,443 kWh a year here.
Resende in numbers
Where is Resende?
Population of Resende over time
Resende had 9,845 residents in 2021 and 9,535 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,845 |
| 2022 | 9,738 |
| 2023 | 9,641 |
| 2024 | 9,574 |
| 2025 | 9,535 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Viseu for “Usual residences without heating”.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,276 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mesão Frio, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baião (16,972 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Resende
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 | Resende | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.3% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 120 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.4% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 229 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 281.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 77.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −3.15% | – | 4.50% | ranked 296 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Resende | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,121 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 167 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 17.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 81 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.0% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.5% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,702 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 182 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 36.8% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.4% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 81.0% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.1% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 252 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 9.2% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 197 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 647 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 243 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Resende | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 25.8% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 15.1% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 136 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,618 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 283 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Resende | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,418 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 186 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 147.1 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 7,839 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 306 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 67.1 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 276 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Resende | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.1% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,142 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 263 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Resende | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 25,599 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 267.9 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 158 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Resende | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 8.9% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 289 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Resende
Business sectors: Resende
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing42.9% ×5.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.1
- Construction7.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.3
- Professional, scientific and technical4.5% ×0.4
- Other service activities3.3% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Resende?
Resende has 9,535 residents (2025), ranking 193 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Resende?
Resende covers 123.3 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Resende growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Resende went from 9,845 to 9,535, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Resende?
Resende is in Viseu. Latitude 41.100, longitude −7.950.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Resende?
In Resende, “Declared gross income per inhabitant” stands at 7,839 € (2024), ranking 306 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 10,553 €.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Resende?
In Resende, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at −3.15% (2025), ranking 296 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Resende?
In Resende, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,443 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Resende?
The nearest to Resende are Mesão Frio (9.3 km), Baião (10 km), Lamego (12 km), Cinfães (12 km), Peso da Régua (15 km).
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