Pedrógão Grande: population and statistics
Pedrógão Grande has a population of 3,739 (2025) across 128.8 km², or 29.0 people per km². It ranks 279 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,739 residents
- 128.8 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 376 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Pedrógão Grande ranks No. 15 by population.
Population under 15: 8.8% in Pedrógão Grande, compared with an average of 12.3% in Leiria and 12.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,504 kWh a year here.
Pedrógão Grande in numbers
Where is Pedrógão Grande?
Population of Pedrógão Grande over time
Pedrógão Grande had 3,451 residents in 2021 and 3,739 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,451 |
| 2022 | 3,625 |
| 2023 | 3,708 |
| 2024 | 3,769 |
| 2025 | 3,739 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Dwellings used as secondary residences”.
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Unemployment rate”.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Population under 15”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings used as secondary residences”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,032 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Pedrógão Grande
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 | Pedrógão Grande | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.5% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 283 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 404.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 29.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 219 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.35% | – | 4.50% | ranked 71 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pedrógão Grande | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,352 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 275 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.6% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 136 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,564 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 275 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 46.3% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 22 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 11.0% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 84.2% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 63 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 8.8% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 244 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 9.6% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 616 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 250 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pedrógão Grande | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 14.0% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 14.5% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,142 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 119 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pedrógão Grande | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 491 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 283 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 132.4 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 132 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,427 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 71.5 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 232 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pedrógão Grande | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.4% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 73 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,163 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 241 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pedrógão Grande | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 1,984 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 305 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 52.9 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 284 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Pedrógão Grande | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 9.6% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 271 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pedrógão Grande
Business sectors: Pedrógão Grande
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services10.4% ×1.2
- Construction10.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services9.4% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.4% ×1.0
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8.1% ×2.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.4
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pedrógão Grande?
Pedrógão Grande has 3,739 residents (2025), ranking 279 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Pedrógão Grande?
Pedrógão Grande covers 128.8 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Pedrógão Grande growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Pedrógão Grande went from 3,451 to 3,739, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Pedrógão Grande?
Pedrógão Grande is in Leiria. Latitude 39.917, longitude −8.150.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Pedrógão Grande?
In Pedrógão Grande, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 1,984 (2025), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
Population under 15: what is the figure for Pedrógão Grande?
In Pedrógão Grande, “Population under 15” stands at 8.8% (2025), ranking 283 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 11.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pedrógão Grande?
In Pedrógão Grande, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,504 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pedrógão Grande?
The nearest to Pedrógão Grande are Figueiró dos Vinhos (10 km), Castanheira de Pêra (11 km), Sertã (14 km), Oleiros (20 km), Alvaiázere (22 km).
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