Batalha: population and statistics
Batalha has a population of 17,040 (2025) across 103.4 km², or 165 people per km². It ranks 137 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 17,040 residents
- 103.4 km²
- 165 people/km²
- 81 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Batalha ranks No. 9 by population.
Buildings built before 1946: 5.7% in Batalha, compared with an average of 8.7% in Leiria and 12.5% nationally.
Unemployment rate: 4.8% in Batalha, compared with an average of 5.7% in Leiria and 8.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,488 kWh a year here.
Batalha in numbers
Where is Batalha?
Population of Batalha over time
Batalha had 15,974 residents in 2021 and 17,040 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,974 |
| 2022 | 16,406 |
| 2023 | 16,770 |
| 2024 | 16,964 |
| 2025 | 17,040 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Population under 15”.
- “Buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,485 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Porto de Mós, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leiria (145,861 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Batalha
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 | Batalha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 201 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 42 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 184.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 224 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 164.8 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.67% | – | 4.50% | ranked 97 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Batalha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,442 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 161 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 5.7% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 291 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.0% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 68 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.7% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 166 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,476 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 171 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 13.5% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 232 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.5% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.9% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 72 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.3% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 13.8% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 154 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,366 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 114 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Batalha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 18.3% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 157 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 26.3% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 66 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,733 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 52 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Batalha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,302 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 134 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 137.3 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 116 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,718 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 76 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 86.2 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 99 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Batalha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.8% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,394 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 68 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Batalha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 66,678 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 123 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 392.2 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 122 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Batalha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.5% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 67 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Batalha
Business sectors: Batalha
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.3% ×1.5
- Construction12.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing9.1% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.6% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Batalha?
Batalha has 17,040 residents (2025), ranking 137 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Batalha?
Batalha covers 103.4 km², with a density of 165 people per km².
Is the population of Batalha growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Batalha went from 15,974 to 17,040, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Batalha?
Batalha is in Leiria. Latitude 39.650, longitude −8.817.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Batalha?
In Batalha, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.7% (2021), ranking 291 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Batalha?
In Batalha, “Unemployment rate” stands at 4.8% (2021), ranking 275 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Batalha?
In Batalha, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,488 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Batalha?
The nearest to Batalha are Porto de Mós (5.4 km), Leiria (10 km), Marinha Grande (15 km), Alcobaça (18 km), Ourém (20 km).
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