Montemor-o-Velho: population and statistics
Montemor-o-Velho has a population of 25,301 (2025) across 229.0 km², or 110 people per km². It ranks 105 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 25,301 residents
- 229.0 km²
- 110 people/km²
- 1 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Montemor-o-Velho ranks No. 4 by population.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 40.3 in Montemor-o-Velho, compared with an average of 342.0 in Coimbra and 722.7 nationally.
Rented usual residences: 5.8% in Montemor-o-Velho, compared with an average of 16.6% in Coimbra and 22.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 21.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,508 kWh a year here.
Montemor-o-Velho in numbers
Where is Montemor-o-Velho?
Population of Montemor-o-Velho over time
Montemor-o-Velho had 24,546 residents in 2021 and 25,301 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,546 |
| 2022 | 24,685 |
| 2023 | 24,901 |
| 2024 | 25,171 |
| 2025 | 25,301 |
Did you know?
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rented usual residences”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,073 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Soure, 13.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Figueira da Foz (65,852 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Montemor-o-Velho
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 | Montemor-o-Velho | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.6% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 216.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 176 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 110.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.08% | – | 4.50% | ranked 194 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montemor-o-Velho | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 11,601 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 102 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.1% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.2% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 13,295 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 111 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 11.8% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.4% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 76 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 87.6% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 5.8% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 14.1% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,109 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 151 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montemor-o-Velho | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 23.1% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 12.1% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 2,595 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 284 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montemor-o-Velho | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,858 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 112 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 114.8 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,751 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 76.5 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 180 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Montemor-o-Velho | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 248 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,304 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 116 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Montemor-o-Velho | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 10,166 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 40.3 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 296 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Montemor-o-Velho | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.9% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 74 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Montemor-o-Velho
Business sectors: Montemor-o-Velho
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21.9% ×2.7
- Administrative and support services13.5% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade13.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.8
- Construction6.4% ×0.9
- Education5.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.0% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montemor-o-Velho?
Montemor-o-Velho has 25,301 residents (2025), ranking 105 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Montemor-o-Velho?
Montemor-o-Velho covers 229.0 km², with a density of 110 people per km².
Is the population of Montemor-o-Velho growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Montemor-o-Velho went from 24,546 to 25,301, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Montemor-o-Velho?
Montemor-o-Velho is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.167, longitude −8.683.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Montemor-o-Velho?
In Montemor-o-Velho, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 40.3 (2025), ranking 296 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
Rented usual residences: what is the figure for Montemor-o-Velho?
In Montemor-o-Velho, “Rented usual residences” stands at 5.8% (2021), ranking 289 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montemor-o-Velho?
In Montemor-o-Velho, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,508 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montemor-o-Velho?
The nearest to Montemor-o-Velho are Soure (14 km), Figueira da Foz (15 km), Condeixa-a-Nova (17 km), Cantanhede (21 km), Coimbra (22 km).
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