Óbidos: population and statistics
Óbidos has a population of 13,912 (2025) across 141.6 km², or 98.3 people per km². It ranks 158 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 13,912 residents
- 141.6 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 60 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Óbidos ranks No. 11 by population.
Buildings built since 2001: 34.0% in Óbidos, compared with an average of 18.6% in Leiria and 17.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 21.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,522 kWh a year here.
Óbidos in numbers
Where is Óbidos?
Population of Óbidos over time
Óbidos had 12,371 residents in 2021 and 13,912 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,371 |
| 2022 | 12,973 |
| 2023 | 13,456 |
| 2024 | 13,733 |
| 2025 | 13,912 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,825 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Caldas da Rainha (58,983 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Óbidos
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 | Óbidos | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 165 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 217.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 173 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 98.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 12.46% | – | 4.50% | ranked 26 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Óbidos | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 8,475 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 148 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.8% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 34.0% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 2 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 9.2% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 263 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 9,224 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 157 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 36.6% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 79 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.3% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 79.1% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 12.0% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 5.1% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,160 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 49 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Óbidos | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 27.5% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 96 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 18.0% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,697 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 53 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Óbidos | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,343 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 127 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 174.1 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,356 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 81.7 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 139 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Óbidos | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.1% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,294 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 127 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Óbidos | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 302,395 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 2,188 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 25 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 3.7% | – | 18.4% | ranked 173 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Óbidos | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.3% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 84 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Óbidos
Business sectors: Óbidos
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services21.8% ×2.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.9% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade12.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services11.3% ×0.7
- Construction7.2% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.1% ×0.5
- Education4.0% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Óbidos?
Óbidos has 13,912 residents (2025), ranking 158 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Óbidos?
Óbidos covers 141.6 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Óbidos growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Óbidos went from 12,371 to 13,912, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Óbidos?
Óbidos is in Leiria. Latitude 39.362, longitude −9.157.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Óbidos?
In Óbidos, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 34.0% (2021), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local): what is the figure for Óbidos?
In Óbidos, “Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local)” stands at 3.7% (2025), ranking 173 of 178 municipalities; the national median is 18.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Óbidos?
In Óbidos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,522 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Óbidos?
The nearest to Óbidos are Caldas da Rainha (5.3 km), Bombarral (11 km), Cadaval (15 km), Lourinhã (19 km), Rio Maior (20 km).
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