Nazaré: population and statistics
Nazaré has a population of 17,067 (2025) across 82.4 km², or 207 people per km². It ranks 136 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 17,067 residents
- 82.4 km²
- 207 people/km²
- 42 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Nazaré ranks No. 8 by population.
Owner-occupied usual residences: 66.9% in Nazaré, compared with an average of 76.9% in Leiria and 69.8% nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 1,470 in Nazaré, compared with an average of 365.4 in Leiria and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 29.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,527 kWh a year here.
Nazaré in numbers
Where is Nazaré?
Population of Nazaré over time
Nazaré had 15,699 residents in 2021 and 17,067 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,699 |
| 2022 | 16,380 |
| 2023 | 16,932 |
| 2024 | 17,093 |
| 2025 | 17,067 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Rented usual residences”.
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Median selling price of housing per m²”.
- “Owner-occupied usual residences”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,545 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alcobaça (60,881 residents), 9.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Nazaré
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 | Nazaré | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.4% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 163 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 221.9 | – | 229.9 | ranked 164 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 207.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 72 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.71% | – | 4.50% | ranked 65 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nazaré | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,575 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 160 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.3% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 185 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) | 16.1% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 13,726 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 107 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 44.3% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 33 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.4% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 66.9% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 280 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 23.9% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 35.3% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,332 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 42 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nazaré | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 42.6% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 34 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 13.0% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 146 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,658 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 89 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nazaré | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,629 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 118 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 155.3 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,263 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 88.4 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 83 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nazaré | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.0% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 91 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,298 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 121 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nazaré | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 251,168 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 48 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 1,470 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 31 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 20.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 78 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Nazaré | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.5% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 96 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nazaré
Business sectors: Nazaré
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services29.9% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services14.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.4% ×0.7
- Construction4.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.2% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nazaré?
Nazaré has 17,067 residents (2025), ranking 136 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Nazaré?
Nazaré covers 82.4 km², with a density of 207 people per km².
Is the population of Nazaré growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Nazaré went from 15,699 to 17,067, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Nazaré?
Nazaré is in Leiria. Latitude 39.600, longitude −9.067.
Owner-occupied usual residences: what is the figure for Nazaré?
In Nazaré, “Owner-occupied usual residences” stands at 66.9% (2021), ranking 280 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 77.8%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nazaré?
In Nazaré, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 1,470 (2025), ranking 31 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nazaré?
In Nazaré, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,527 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nazaré?
The nearest to Nazaré are Alcobaça (9.6 km), Marinha Grande (20 km), Porto de Mós (21 km), Batalha (22 km), Caldas da Rainha (22 km).
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