Ansião: population and statistics
Ansião has a population of 12,251 (2025) across 176.1 km², or 69.6 people per km². It ranks 170 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 12,251 residents
- 176.1 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 190 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Ansião ranks No. 12 by population.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 87.9% in Ansião, compared with an average of 76.9% in Leiria and 69.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,490 kWh a year here.
Ansião in numbers
Where is Ansião?
Population of Ansião over time
Ansião had 11,576 residents in 2021 and 12,251 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,576 |
| 2022 | 11,821 |
| 2023 | 12,064 |
| 2024 | 12,233 |
| 2025 | 12,251 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Buildings built before 1946”.
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,662 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Alvaiázere, 10.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pombal (54,992 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,960 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ansião
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 | Ansião | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.9% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 81 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 312.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 69.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.83% | – | 4.50% | ranked 111 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ansião | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,745 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 157 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 17.0% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.5% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,537 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 167 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 23.8% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 168 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 19.7% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 25 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 87.9% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.1% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.7% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 701 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 227 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ansião | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 18.0% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 19.8% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,671 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 156 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ansião | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,556 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 175 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 129.0 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 150 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,038 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 198 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 78.1 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 160 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ansião | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.4% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 245 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,259 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 151 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ansião | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 10,020 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 81.8 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 259 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 66.2% | – | 18.4% | ranked 14 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Ansião | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 12.8% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 166 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ansião
Business sectors: Ansião
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.6% ×1.4
- Construction15.2% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.7
- Transport and storage4.9% ×1.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ansião?
Ansião has 12,251 residents (2025), ranking 170 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ansião?
Ansião covers 176.1 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Ansião growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Ansião went from 11,576 to 12,251, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Ansião?
Ansião is in Leiria. Latitude 39.917, longitude −8.433.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Ansião?
In Ansião, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 87.9% (2021), ranking 20 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Ansião?
In Ansião, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 66.2% (2025), ranking 14 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ansião?
In Ansião, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,490 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ansião?
The nearest to Ansião are Alvaiázere (10 km), Penela (14 km), Figueiró dos Vinhos (14 km), Pombal (17 km), Castanheira de Pêra (21 km).
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