Tábua: population and statistics
Tábua has a population of 11,670 (2025) across 199.8 km², or 58.4 people per km². It ranks 176 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 11,670 residents
- 199.8 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 221 m
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Coimbra, Tábua ranks No. 12 by population.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: 22.4% in Tábua, compared with an average of 18.2% in Coimbra and 13.3% nationally.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: 9,334 € in Tábua, compared with an average of 12,688 € in Coimbra and 12,214 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,480 kWh a year here.
Tábua in numbers
Where is Tábua?
Population of Tábua over time
Tábua had 11,044 residents in 2021 and 11,670 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,044 |
| 2022 | 11,326 |
| 2023 | 11,533 |
| 2024 | 11,630 |
| 2025 | 11,670 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,982 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Carregal do Sal, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oliveira do Hospital (20,047 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,920 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tábua
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 | Tábua | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.5% | 27.6% | 26.9% | ranked 104 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) | 268.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 111 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 58.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.67% | – | 4.50% | ranked 121 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tábua | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,807 | 188,245 | 3,573,416 | ranked 156 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 23.2% | 12.8% | 12.8% | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.5% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 22.4% | 18.2% | 14.2% | ranked 17 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,688 | 267,699 | 5,970,677 | ranked 163 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 36.3% | 18.3% | 25.8% | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.8% | 16.6% | 13.1% | ranked 196 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.3% | 76.7% | 77.8% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.4% | 16.6% | 13.6% | ranked 230 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 14.4% | 32.4% | 13.8% | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 751 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 215 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tábua | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 11.7% | 20.2% | 18.6% | ranked 247 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 19.9% | 17.5% | 12.6% | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,313 kWh/inh. | 6,957 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 202 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tábua | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,241 | 55,871 | 1,510,274 | ranked 201 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 107.6 | 129.3 | 128.1 | ranked 258 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,334 € | 12,688 € | 10,553 € | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 73.0 | 94.9 | 79.5 | ranked 219 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tábua | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,238 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 180 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tábua | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 46,110 | 1,496,491 | 82,011,658 | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 395.8 | 342.0 | 275.0 | ranked 120 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Tábua | Coimbra | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.6% | 23.5% | 13.2% | ranked 243 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tábua
Business sectors: Tábua
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services11.7% ×0.7
- Construction10.7% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.6
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tábua?
Tábua has 11,670 residents (2025), ranking 176 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Tábua?
Tábua covers 199.8 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Tábua growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Tábua went from 11,044 to 11,670, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Tábua?
Tábua is in Coimbra. Latitude 40.367, longitude −8.033.
Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair: what is the figure for Tábua?
In Tábua, “Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair” stands at 22.4% (2021), ranking 17 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 14.2%.
Declared gross income per inhabitant: what is the figure for Tábua?
In Tábua, “Declared gross income per inhabitant” stands at 9,334 € (2024), ranking 260 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 10,553 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tábua?
In Tábua, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,480 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tábua?
The nearest to Tábua are Carregal do Sal (7.9 km), Santa Comba Dão (9.2 km), Oliveira do Hospital (14 km), Mortágua (16 km), Arganil (17 km).
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