Caldas da Rainha: population and statistics
Caldas da Rainha has a population of 58,983 (2025) across 255.7 km², or 231 people per km². It ranks 50 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2021 and 2025.
- 58,983 residents
- 255.7 km²
- 231 people/km²
- 57 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha ranks No. 3 by population.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): 99.8 in Caldas da Rainha, compared with an average of 91.7 in Leiria and 100.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,530 kWh a year here.
Caldas da Rainha in numbers
Where is Caldas da Rainha?
Population of Caldas da Rainha over time
Caldas da Rainha had 52,872 residents in 2021 and 58,983 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,872 |
| 2022 | 55,182 |
| 2023 | 57,277 |
| 2024 | 58,699 |
| 2025 | 58,983 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 35,811 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Óbidos, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Torres Vedras (94,886 residents), 38 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,120 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Caldas da Rainha
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 | Caldas da Rainha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.8% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 211.8 | – | 229.9 | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 230.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 67 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 11.56% | – | 4.50% | ranked 33 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Caldas da Rainha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 19,465 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 55 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.8% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 226 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.9% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 72 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 18.1% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 31,590 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 50 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 17.6% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.1% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.0% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 22.4% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 43.5% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,962 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 60 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Caldas da Rainha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 27.9% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 17.3% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,657 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 157 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Caldas da Rainha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 7,981 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 42 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 139.3 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 107 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,486 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 92 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 99.8 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 34 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Caldas da Rainha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.5% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,343 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 96 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Caldas da Rainha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 215,324 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 365.9 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 128 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 11.2% | – | 18.4% | ranked 122 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Caldas da Rainha | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 19.8% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 47 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Caldas da Rainha
Business sectors: Caldas da Rainha
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services15.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.1
- Construction8.6% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.6% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.5% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Caldas da Rainha?
Caldas da Rainha has 58,983 residents (2025), ranking 50 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Caldas da Rainha?
Caldas da Rainha covers 255.7 km², with a density of 231 people per km².
Is the population of Caldas da Rainha growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Caldas da Rainha went from 52,872 to 58,983, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Caldas da Rainha?
Caldas da Rainha is in Leiria. Latitude 39.407, longitude −9.136.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Caldas da Rainha?
In Caldas da Rainha, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 11.56% (2025), ranking 33 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): what is the figure for Caldas da Rainha?
In Caldas da Rainha, “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)” stands at 99.8 (2023), ranking 34 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 79.5.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Caldas da Rainha?
In Caldas da Rainha, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,530 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Caldas da Rainha?
The nearest to Caldas da Rainha are Óbidos (5.3 km), Bombarral (16 km), Cadaval (19 km), Rio Maior (19 km), Alcobaça (21 km).
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