Pampilhosa da Serra: population and statistics
Pampilhosa da Serra has a population of 3,304 (2025) across 396.5 km², or 8.3 people per km². It ranks 288 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,304 residents
- 396.5 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 448 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Pampilhosa da Serra ranks No. 17 by population.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 91.1% in Pampilhosa da Serra, compared with an average of 76.7% in Coimbra and 69.8% nationally.
Usual residences without heating: 3.5% in Pampilhosa da Serra, compared with an average of 20.2% in Coimbra and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,503 kWh a year here.
Pampilhosa da Serra in numbers
Where is Pampilhosa da Serra?
Population of Pampilhosa da Serra over time
Pampilhosa da Serra had 3,372 residents in 2021 and 3,304 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,372 |
| 2022 | 3,352 |
| 2023 | 3,326 |
| 2024 | 3,314 |
| 2025 | 3,304 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Coimbra for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 55,527 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Pampilhosa da Serra
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 | Pampilhosa da Serra | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 44.4% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 3 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 7.3% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 611.7 | – | 229.9 | ranked 4 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 8.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | −2.02% | – | 4.50% | ranked 283 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pampilhosa da Serra | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 5,362 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 207 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 17.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 9.6% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.0% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 161 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 5,599 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 220 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 55.2% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 4 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.3% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 237 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 91.1% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 5.1% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 296 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 4.7% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 324 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 298 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pampilhosa da Serra | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 3.5% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 307 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 17.8% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,544 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 175 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pampilhosa da Serra | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 288 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 304 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 86.6 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,188 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 184 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 66.8 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 278 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pampilhosa da Serra | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 3.9% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,136 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 269 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pampilhosa da Serra | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 5,735 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 282 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 173.3 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 204 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 80.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 9 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Pampilhosa da Serra | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 6.0% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 307 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pampilhosa da Serra
Business sectors: Pampilhosa da Serra
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.1% ×1.3
- Construction14.6% ×2.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services11.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.2% ×1.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pampilhosa da Serra?
Pampilhosa da Serra has 3,304 residents (2025), ranking 288 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pampilhosa da Serra?
Pampilhosa da Serra covers 396.5 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Pampilhosa da Serra growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Pampilhosa da Serra went from 3,372 to 3,304, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Pampilhosa da Serra?
Pampilhosa da Serra is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.050, longitude −7.950.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Pampilhosa da Serra?
In Pampilhosa da Serra, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 91.1% (2021), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Pampilhosa da Serra?
In Pampilhosa da Serra, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 3.5% (2021), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pampilhosa da Serra?
In Pampilhosa da Serra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,503 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pampilhosa da Serra?
The nearest to Pampilhosa da Serra are Oleiros (15 km), Góis (18 km), Arganil (20 km), Pedrógão Grande (23 km), Castanheira de Pêra (23 km).
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