Peniche: population and statistics
Peniche has a population of 30,262 (2025) across 77.5 km², or 390 people per km². It ranks 91 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 30,262 residents
- 77.5 km²
- 390 people/km²
- 16 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Peniche ranks No. 6 by population.
Usual residences without heating: 48.3% in Peniche, compared with an average of 24.3% in Leiria and 30.7% nationally.
Buildings built before 1946: 7.1% in Peniche, compared with an average of 8.7% in Leiria and 12.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 17.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,526 kWh a year here.
Peniche in numbers
Where is Peniche?
Population of Peniche over time
Peniche had 28,004 residents in 2021 and 30,262 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,004 |
| 2022 | 28,997 |
| 2023 | 29,746 |
| 2024 | 30,172 |
| 2025 | 30,262 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Population density”.
- Number 1 in Leiria for “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”.
- “Usual residences without heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,861 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lourinhã, 14.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Caldas da Rainha (58,983 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Peniche
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 | Peniche | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 201.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 197 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 390.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 48 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 8.06% | – | 4.50% | ranked 76 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peniche | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 13,395 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 87 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 7.1% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 9.4% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 21,524 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 81 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 39.5% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 58 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.5% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 259 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 71.1% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 20.9% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 56 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 37.5% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,082 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 55 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Peniche | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 48.3% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 6.5% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 201 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,579 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 168 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peniche | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,753 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 90 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 126.2 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,584 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 151 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 87.0 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 93 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peniche | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.0% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,232 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 188 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Peniche | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 244,134 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 50 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 807.9 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 53 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Peniche | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.2% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 105 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Peniche
Business sectors: Peniche
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services17.1% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services12.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.5% ×1.3
- Construction9.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical6.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.9% ×1.2
- Education4.5% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peniche?
Peniche has 30,262 residents (2025), ranking 91 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Peniche?
Peniche covers 77.5 km², with a density of 390 people per km².
Is the population of Peniche growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Peniche went from 28,004 to 30,262, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Peniche?
Peniche is in Leiria. Latitude 39.363, longitude −9.389.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Peniche?
In Peniche, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 48.3% (2021), ranking 30 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
Buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Peniche?
In Peniche, “Buildings built before 1946” stands at 7.1% (2021), ranking 270 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Peniche?
In Peniche, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,526 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Peniche?
The nearest to Peniche are Lourinhã (14 km), Óbidos (20 km), Caldas da Rainha (22 km), Bombarral (23 km), Cadaval (31 km).
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