Tondela: population and statistics
Tondela has a population of 26,912 (2025) across 371.2 km², or 72.5 people per km². It ranks 98 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 26,912 residents
- 371.2 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 299 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Tondela ranks No. 2 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 32.0% in Tondela, compared with an average of 32.3% in Viseu and 13.8% nationally.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 85.8% in Tondela, compared with an average of 80.7% in Viseu and 69.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,500 kWh a year here.
Tondela in numbers
Where is Tondela?
Population of Tondela over time
Tondela had 25,670 residents in 2021 and 26,912 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,670 |
| 2022 | 26,026 |
| 2023 | 26,447 |
| 2024 | 26,737 |
| 2025 | 26,912 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 51,992 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Carregal do Sal, 11.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viseu (109,166 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,000 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tondela
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 | Tondela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.5% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 294.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 72.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 151 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.84% | – | 4.50% | ranked 145 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tondela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 16,059 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 71 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.3% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.8% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 17,573 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 93 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 25.8% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.3% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 129 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 85.8% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.3% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 249 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.7% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 771 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 211 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tondela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.0% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 243 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 32.0% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,690 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 87 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tondela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,112 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 105 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 117.7 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,421 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 165 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 80.5 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 145 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tondela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.6% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,360 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 86 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tondela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 39,884 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 148.7 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 216 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 6.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 152 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Tondela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.9% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 162 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tondela
Business sectors: Tondela
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.1% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.6% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services13.2% ×0.8
- Construction11.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tondela?
Tondela has 26,912 residents (2025), ranking 98 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Tondela?
Tondela covers 371.2 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Tondela growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Tondela went from 25,670 to 26,912, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Tondela?
Tondela is in Viseu. Latitude 40.517, longitude −8.083.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Tondela?
In Tondela, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 32.0% (2021), ranking 31 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Tondela?
In Tondela, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 85.8% (2021), ranking 43 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tondela?
In Tondela, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,500 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tondela?
The nearest to Tondela are Carregal do Sal (12 km), Santa Comba Dão (14 km), Tábua (17 km), Mortágua (19 km), Nelas (20 km).
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