Vila Nova de Paiva: population and statistics
Vila Nova de Paiva has a population of 4,405 (2025) across 175.5 km², or 25.1 people per km². It ranks 269 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 4,405 residents
- 175.5 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 784 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Vila Nova de Paiva ranks No. 23 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 45.2% in Vila Nova de Paiva, compared with an average of 32.3% in Viseu and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,500 kWh a year here.
Vila Nova de Paiva in numbers
Where is Vila Nova de Paiva?
Population of Vila Nova de Paiva over time
Vila Nova de Paiva had 4,228 residents in 2021 and 4,405 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,228 |
| 2022 | 4,264 |
| 2023 | 4,305 |
| 2024 | 4,381 |
| 2025 | 4,405 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Viseu for “Usual residences with central heating”.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Median selling price of housing per m²”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,584 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sátão (11,295 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Vila Nova de Paiva
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 | Vila Nova de Paiva | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.0% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 303.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 25.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 231 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.19% | – | 4.50% | ranked 162 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Paiva | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,375 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 241 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 8.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.1% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 180 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 7.6% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 285 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,646 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 248 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 44.8% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.9% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 135 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 86.5% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 34 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.2% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 268 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 5.4% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 253 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 374 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 294 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Paiva | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 10.6% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 45.2% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 1 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,550 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 172 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Paiva | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 576 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 277 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 133.8 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,251 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 67.9 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 272 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Paiva | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,135 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 271 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Paiva | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 2,173 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 49.5 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 288 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Vila Nova de Paiva | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.9% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 196 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vila Nova de Paiva
Business sectors: Vila Nova de Paiva
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.8% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade19.6% ×1.4
- Construction11.3% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.4
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vila Nova de Paiva?
Vila Nova de Paiva has 4,405 residents (2025), ranking 269 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vila Nova de Paiva?
Vila Nova de Paiva covers 175.5 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Vila Nova de Paiva growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vila Nova de Paiva went from 4,228 to 4,405, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Vila Nova de Paiva?
Vila Nova de Paiva is in Viseu. Latitude 40.850, longitude −7.733.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Vila Nova de Paiva?
In Vila Nova de Paiva, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 45.2% (2021), ranking 1 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Vila Nova de Paiva?
In Vila Nova de Paiva, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 2,173 (2025), ranking 304 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vila Nova de Paiva?
In Vila Nova de Paiva, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,500 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vila Nova de Paiva?
The nearest to Vila Nova de Paiva are Sátão (13 km), Aguiar da Beira (17 km), Moimenta da Beira (18 km), Castro Daire (18 km), Tarouca (19 km).
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