Vouzela: population and statistics
Vouzela has a population of 9,668 (2025) across 193.7 km², or 49.9 people per km². It ranks 190 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 9,668 residents
- 193.7 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 704 m
Key points
Among the 24 municipalities in Viseu, Vouzela ranks No. 13 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 23.8% in Vouzela, compared with an average of 16.7% in Viseu and 13.3% nationally.
Usual residences with central heating: 28.8% in Vouzela, compared with an average of 32.3% in Viseu and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,473 kWh a year here.
Vouzela in numbers
Where is Vouzela?
Population of Vouzela over time
Vouzela had 9,435 residents in 2021 and 9,668 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,435 |
| 2022 | 9,450 |
| 2023 | 9,581 |
| 2024 | 9,643 |
| 2025 | 9,668 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,127 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oliveira de Frades, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is São Pedro do Sul (15,867 residents), 7.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,892 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vouzela
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 | Vouzela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.4% | 28.7% | 26.9% | ranked 89 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) | 288.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 95 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 49.9 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 180 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.47% | – | 4.50% | ranked 207 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vouzela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,432 | 207,281 | 3,573,416 | ranked 189 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 15.7% | 11.7% | 12.8% | ranked 105 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.3% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 83 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 23.8% | 16.7% | 14.2% | ranked 11 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 6,716 | 245,876 | 5,970,677 | ranked 199 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 27.9% | 27.4% | 25.8% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.1% | 14.0% | 13.1% | ranked 79 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 87.9% | 80.7% | 77.8% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 5.3% | 12.7% | 13.6% | ranked 294 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 5.0% | 20.4% | 13.8% | ranked 258 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 680 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 235 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vouzela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 13.6% | 13.6% | 18.6% | ranked 217 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 28.8% | 32.3% | 12.6% | ranked 53 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,417 kWh/inh. | 4,171 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 191 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vouzela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,179 | 45,832 | 1,510,274 | ranked 208 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 123.1 | 127.7 | 128.1 | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,817 € | 10,408 € | 10,553 € | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 70.2 | 81.7 | 79.5 | ranked 250 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vouzela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.8% | 7.4% | 7.0% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,222 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 193 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vouzela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 15,904 | 1,062,144 | 82,011,658 | ranked 231 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 164.7 | 291.8 | 275.0 | ranked 207 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 19.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 82 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Vouzela | Viseu | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.4% | 16.1% | 13.2% | ranked 184 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vouzela
Business sectors: Vouzela
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.6% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×1.0
- Construction13.1% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vouzela?
Vouzela has 9,668 residents (2025), ranking 190 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vouzela?
Vouzela covers 193.7 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Vouzela growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Vouzela went from 9,435 to 9,668, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Vouzela?
Vouzela is in Viseu. Latitude 40.700, longitude −8.117.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Vouzela?
In Vouzela, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 23.8% (2021), ranking 11 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Vouzela?
In Vouzela, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 28.8% (2021), ranking 53 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vouzela?
In Vouzela, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,473 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vouzela?
The nearest to Vouzela are Oliveira de Frades (5.6 km), São Pedro do Sul (7.0 km), Viseu (18 km), Tondela (21 km), Sever do Vouga (21 km).
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