Bombarral: population and statistics
Bombarral has a population of 14,366 (2025) across 91.3 km², or 157 people per km². It ranks 154 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 14,366 residents
- 91.3 km²
- 157 people/km²
- 27 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Bombarral ranks No. 10 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 19.2% in Bombarral, compared with an average of 13.7% in Leiria and 11.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,520 kWh a year here.
Bombarral in numbers
Where is Bombarral?
Population of Bombarral over time
Bombarral had 12,735 residents in 2021 and 14,366 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,735 |
| 2022 | 13,333 |
| 2023 | 13,878 |
| 2024 | 14,219 |
| 2025 | 14,366 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Population change over 4 years”.
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Population change between 2021 and 2025”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,786 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Cadaval, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lourinhã (30,056 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Bombarral
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 | Bombarral | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 211.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 184 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 157.4 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 12.81% | – | 4.50% | ranked 24 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bombarral | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,526 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 184 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.4% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.7% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.1% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,076 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 176 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 15.6% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 19.2% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.4% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 202 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 16.8% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 22.2% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 105 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,548 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 93 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bombarral | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 30.2% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 10.9% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 165 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,992 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 125 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bombarral | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,971 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 147 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 142.0 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,683 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 144 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 82.9 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 126 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bombarral | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.9% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 156 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,239 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 176 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bombarral | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 19,847 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 138.9 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 220 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Bombarral | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.1% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 125 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bombarral
Business sectors: Bombarral
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22.4% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade15.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services12.4% ×0.8
- Construction8.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.6% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bombarral?
Bombarral has 14,366 residents (2025), ranking 154 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Bombarral?
Bombarral covers 91.3 km², with a density of 157 people per km².
Is the population of Bombarral growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Bombarral went from 12,735 to 14,366, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Bombarral?
Bombarral is in Leiria. Latitude 39.267, longitude −9.150.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Bombarral?
In Bombarral, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 12.81% (2025), ranking 24 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Bombarral?
In Bombarral, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 19.2% (2021), ranking 30 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bombarral?
In Bombarral, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,520 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bombarral?
The nearest to Bombarral are Cadaval (7.5 km), Óbidos (11 km), Lourinhã (14 km), Caldas da Rainha (16 km), Rio Maior (20 km).
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