Castanheira de Pêra: population and statistics
Castanheira de Pêra has a population of 2,747 (2025) across 66.8 km², or 41.1 people per km². It ranks 300 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 2,747 residents
- 66.8 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 533 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Castanheira de Pêra ranks No. 16 by population.
Population under 15: 8.1% in Castanheira de Pêra, compared with an average of 12.3% in Leiria and 12.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,531 kWh a year here.
Castanheira de Pêra in numbers
Where is Castanheira de Pêra?
Population of Castanheira de Pêra over time
Castanheira de Pêra had 2,656 residents in 2021 and 2,747 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,656 |
| 2022 | 2,686 |
| 2023 | 2,697 |
| 2024 | 2,741 |
| 2025 | 2,747 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population under 15”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Population with completed higher education”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,352 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Castanheira de Pêra
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 | Castanheira de Pêra | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 38.8% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 480.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 14 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 41.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 193 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.43% | – | 4.50% | ranked 181 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Castanheira de Pêra | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 2,475 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 293 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 15.1% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 109 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 14.9% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 23.5% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 12 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,683 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 293 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 38.9% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.4% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 79.0% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 134 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.7% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 138 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 9.0% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 659 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 240 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Castanheira de Pêra | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 12.5% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 239 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 10.3% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 171 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,832 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 141 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Castanheira de Pêra | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 287 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 305 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 106.4 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,560 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 239 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.5 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 232 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Castanheira de Pêra | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.6% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,172 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 235 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Castanheira de Pêra | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 7,717 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 271 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 281.2 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 152 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Castanheira de Pêra | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 8.0% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 301 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Castanheira de Pêra
Business sectors: Castanheira de Pêra
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.0% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services15.3% ×1.8
- Construction10.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.4
- Education5.2% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Castanheira de Pêra?
Castanheira de Pêra has 2,747 residents (2025), ranking 300 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Castanheira de Pêra?
Castanheira de Pêra covers 66.8 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Castanheira de Pêra growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Castanheira de Pêra went from 2,656 to 2,747, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Castanheira de Pêra?
Castanheira de Pêra is in Leiria. Latitude 40.000, longitude −8.217.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Castanheira de Pêra?
In Castanheira de Pêra, “Enterprises” stands at 287 (2023), ranking 305 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 1,858.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Castanheira de Pêra?
In Castanheira de Pêra, “Population under 15” stands at 8.1% (2025), ranking 300 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Castanheira de Pêra?
In Castanheira de Pêra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,531 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Castanheira de Pêra?
The nearest to Castanheira de Pêra are Pedrógão Grande (11 km), Figueiró dos Vinhos (12 km), Lousã (13 km), Penela (15 km), Miranda do Corvo (15 km).
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