Lousã: population and statistics
Lousã has a population of 18,143 (2025) across 138.4 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 130 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 18,143 residents
- 138.4 km²
- 131 people/km²
- 175 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Lousã ranks No. 6 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 19.6% in Lousã, compared with an average of 18.2% in Coimbra and 13.3% nationally.
Population with completed higher education: 17.9% in Lousã, compared with an average of 23.5% in Coimbra and 21.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 16.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,404 kWh a year here.
Lousã in numbers
Where is Lousã?
Population of Lousã over time
Lousã had 17,088 residents in 2021 and 18,143 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,088 |
| 2022 | 17,423 |
| 2023 | 17,800 |
| 2024 | 17,996 |
| 2025 | 18,143 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,384 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Miranda do Corvo, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Coimbra (156,359 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lousã
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 | Lousã | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 208 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 201.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 195 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 131.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.17% | – | 4.50% | ranked 107 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lousã | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,092 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 169 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.1% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.6% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 39 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 10,454 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 144 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 16.1% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 216 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.8% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 75.8% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 19.2% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 40.8% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,333 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 117 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lousã | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 15.6% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 195 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 14.6% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 138 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,302 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 206 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lousã | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,031 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 143 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 114.1 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,126 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 116 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 85.0 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 106 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lousã | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,297 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 122 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lousã | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 44,094 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 244.0 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 171 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Lousã | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.9% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 63 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lousã
Business sectors: Lousã
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services16.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade16.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×1.0
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.2
- Education5.2% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lousã?
Lousã has 18,143 residents (2025), ranking 130 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lousã?
Lousã covers 138.4 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Lousã growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lousã went from 17,088 to 18,143, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Lousã?
Lousã is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.113, longitude −8.247.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Lousã?
In Lousã, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 19.6% (2021), ranking 39 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Population with completed higher education: what is the figure for Lousã?
In Lousã, “Population with completed higher education” stands at 17.9% (2021), ranking 63 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lousã?
In Lousã, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,404 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lousã?
The nearest to Lousã are Miranda do Corvo (7.5 km), Vila Nova de Poiares (12 km), Góis (12 km), Castanheira de Pêra (13 km), Penela (15 km).
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