São Pedro do Sul: population and statistics
São Pedro do Sul has a population of 15,867 (2025) across 348.9 km², or 45.5 people per km². It ranks 144 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 15,867 residents
- 348.9 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 159 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, São Pedro do Sul ranks No. 6 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 22.5% in São Pedro do Sul, compared with an average of 16.7% in Viseu and 13.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,473 kWh a year here.
São Pedro do Sul in numbers
Where is São Pedro do Sul?
Population of São Pedro do Sul over time
São Pedro do Sul had 15,021 residents in 2021 and 15,867 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,021 |
| 2022 | 15,291 |
| 2023 | 15,583 |
| 2024 | 15,765 |
| 2025 | 15,867 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 48,873 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vouzela, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viseu (109,166 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for São Pedro do Sul
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 | São Pedro do Sul | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.3% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 317.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 45.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.63% | – | 4.50% | ranked 122 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | São Pedro do Sul | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 10,422 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 116 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.2% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 22.5% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 16 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 11,707 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 132 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 32.2% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.6% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.5% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 75 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) | 10.8% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 909 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 181 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | São Pedro do Sul | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 14.8% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 31.9% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,311 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 203 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | São Pedro do Sul | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,766 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 160 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 113.3 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 231 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,595 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 233 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.8 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 205 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | São Pedro do Sul | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.3% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 46 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,117 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 281 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | São Pedro do Sul | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 152,540 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 964.5 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 45 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 19.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 80 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | São Pedro do Sul | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.4% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 211 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: São Pedro do Sul
Business sectors: São Pedro do Sul
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.3% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Construction12.7% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of São Pedro do Sul?
São Pedro do Sul has 15,867 residents (2025), ranking 144 of 308 municipalities.
How big is São Pedro do Sul?
São Pedro do Sul covers 348.9 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of São Pedro do Sul growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of São Pedro do Sul went from 15,021 to 15,867, a change of +5.6%.
Where is São Pedro do Sul?
São Pedro do Sul is in Viseu. Latitude 40.750, longitude −8.067.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for São Pedro do Sul?
In São Pedro do Sul, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 22.5% (2021), ranking 16 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for São Pedro do Sul?
In São Pedro do Sul, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,117 € (2024), ranking 281 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in São Pedro do Sul?
In São Pedro do Sul, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,473 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border São Pedro do Sul?
The nearest to São Pedro do Sul are Vouzela (7.0 km), Oliveira de Frades (8.6 km), Viseu (16 km), Castro Daire (20 km), Sever do Vouga (26 km).
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