Figueira da Foz: population and statistics
Figueira da Foz has a population of 65,852 (2025) across 379.1 km², or 174 people per km². It ranks 46 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 65,852 residents
- 379.1 km²
- 174 people/km²
- 10 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Figueira da Foz ranks No. 2 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 22,023 kWh/inh. in Figueira da Foz, compared with an average of 6,957 kWh/inh. in Coimbra and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,547 kWh a year here.
Figueira da Foz in numbers
Where is Figueira da Foz?
Population of Figueira da Foz over time
Figueira da Foz had 60,630 residents in 2021 and 65,852 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,630 |
| 2022 | 62,672 |
| 2023 | 64,468 |
| 2024 | 65,343 |
| 2025 | 65,852 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Usual residences without heating”.
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Buildings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 53,088 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Montemor-o-Velho, 15.3 km away.
All indicators for Figueira da Foz
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 | Figueira da Foz | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.9% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 138 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 177 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 250.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 173.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.61% | – | 4.50% | ranked 66 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Figueira da Foz | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 24,858 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 28 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.2% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.0% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 44,072 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 32 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 30.9% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.3% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 146 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 75.2% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 17.3% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 38.3% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,718 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 74 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Figueira da Foz | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 28.5% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.9% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 102 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 22,023 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 6 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Figueira da Foz | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 7,623 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 45 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 118.2 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,613 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 95.1 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 51 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Figueira da Foz | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,499 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 29 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Figueira da Foz | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 382,699 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 33 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 583.4 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 83 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Figueira da Foz | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 19.8% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 47 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Figueira da Foz
Business sectors: Figueira da Foz
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services17.2% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.5% ×0.9
- Education5.6% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Figueira da Foz?
Figueira da Foz has 65,852 residents (2025), ranking 46 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Figueira da Foz?
Figueira da Foz covers 379.1 km², with a density of 174 people per km².
Is the population of Figueira da Foz growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Figueira da Foz went from 60,630 to 65,852, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Figueira da Foz?
Figueira da Foz is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.151, longitude −8.862.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Figueira da Foz?
In Figueira da Foz, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 22,023 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 6 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Buildings: what is the figure for Figueira da Foz?
In Figueira da Foz, “Buildings” stands at 24,858 (2021), ranking 28 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Figueira da Foz?
In Figueira da Foz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,547 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Figueira da Foz?
The nearest to Figueira da Foz are Montemor-o-Velho (15 km), Soure (22 km), Condeixa-a-Nova (31 km), Cantanhede (31 km), Mira (33 km).
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