Oliveira do Hospital: population and statistics
Oliveira do Hospital has a population of 20,047 (2025) across 234.5 km², or 85.5 people per km². It ranks 124 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 20,047 residents
- 234.5 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 473 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Oliveira do Hospital ranks No. 5 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 106.2 in Oliveira do Hospital, compared with an average of 129.3 in Coimbra and 134.6 nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 5,243 kWh/inh. in Oliveira do Hospital, compared with an average of 6,957 kWh/inh. in Coimbra and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,486 kWh a year here.
Oliveira do Hospital in numbers
Where is Oliveira do Hospital?
Population of Oliveira do Hospital over time
Oliveira do Hospital had 19,391 residents in 2021 and 20,047 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,391 |
| 2022 | 19,636 |
| 2023 | 19,845 |
| 2024 | 20,024 |
| 2025 | 20,047 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Elevation”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,846 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Carregal do Sal, 13.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Covilhã (51,045 residents), 32 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,944 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oliveira do Hospital
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 | Oliveira do Hospital | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.4% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 258.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 85.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.38% | – | 4.50% | ranked 186 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oliveira do Hospital | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 11,777 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 100 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 18.1% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.5% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 190 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.9% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 13,914 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 104 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 30.3% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.5% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 79.7% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 13.7% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 150 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 19.6% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 729 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 218 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oliveira do Hospital | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.6% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 21.8% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,243 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 65 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oliveira do Hospital | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,107 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 140 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 106.2 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,518 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 74.9 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 203 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oliveira do Hospital | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,214 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 201 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oliveira do Hospital | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 40,098 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 150 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 200.1 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 193 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 8.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 136 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Oliveira do Hospital | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.7% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 168 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oliveira do Hospital
Business sectors: Oliveira do Hospital
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×1.3
- Construction12.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services12.0% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.7
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.1% ×0.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oliveira do Hospital?
Oliveira do Hospital has 20,047 residents (2025), ranking 124 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Oliveira do Hospital?
Oliveira do Hospital covers 234.5 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Oliveira do Hospital growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Oliveira do Hospital went from 19,391 to 20,047, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Oliveira do Hospital?
Oliveira do Hospital is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.367, longitude −7.867.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oliveira do Hospital?
In Oliveira do Hospital, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 106.2 (2023), ranking 264 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oliveira do Hospital?
In Oliveira do Hospital, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 5,243 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 65 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oliveira do Hospital?
In Oliveira do Hospital, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,486 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oliveira do Hospital?
The nearest to Oliveira do Hospital are Carregal do Sal (14 km), Tábua (14 km), Seia (15 km), Nelas (17 km), Arganil (23 km).
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