Porto de Mós: population and statistics
Porto de Mós has a population of 25,057 (2025) across 261.8 km², or 95.7 people per km². It ranks 106 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 25,057 residents
- 261.8 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 135 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Leiria, Porto de Mós ranks No. 7 by population.
Unemployment rate: 4.3% in Porto de Mós, compared with an average of 5.7% in Leiria and 8.2% nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 6,252 kWh/inh. in Porto de Mós, compared with an average of 5,477 kWh/inh. in Leiria and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,477 kWh a year here.
Porto de Mós in numbers
Where is Porto de Mós?
Population of Porto de Mós over time
Porto de Mós had 23,482 residents in 2021 and 25,057 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,482 |
| 2022 | 24,037 |
| 2023 | 24,606 |
| 2024 | 24,809 |
| 2025 | 25,057 |
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,671 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Batalha, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alcobaça (60,881 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,908 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Porto de Mós
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 | Porto de Mós | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.9% | ranked 187 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 198.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 95.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 128 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.71% | – | 4.50% | ranked 96 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Porto de Mós | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 11,325 | 215,874 | 3,573,416 | ranked 104 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.8% | 8.7% | 12.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.7% | 18.6% | 16.8% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.3% | 13.1% | 14.2% | ranked 203 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 13,200 | 292,861 | 5,970,677 | ranked 113 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 14.7% | 20.8% | 25.8% | ranked 224 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 15.1% | 13.7% | 13.1% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.5% | 76.9% | 77.8% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 13.0% | 16.3% | 13.6% | ranked 166 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 15.3% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 142 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,156 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 145 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Porto de Mós | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 19.6% | 24.3% | 18.6% | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 16.6% | 21.4% | 12.6% | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,252 kWh/inh. | 5,477 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 40 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Porto de Mós | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,114 | 67,655 | 1,510,274 | ranked 104 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 126.6 | 134.6 | 128.1 | ranked 167 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,118 € | 11,436 € | 10,553 € | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 82.3 | 91.7 | 79.5 | ranked 132 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Porto de Mós | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.3% | 5.7% | 7.0% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,428 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 55 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Porto de Mós | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 37,005 | 1,874,395 | 82,011,658 | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 148.4 | 365.4 | 275.0 | ranked 217 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Porto de Mós | Leiria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.7% | 17.6% | 13.2% | ranked 115 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Porto de Mós
Business sectors: Porto de Mós
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services12.4% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing9.0% ×2.0
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.8% ×0.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Porto de Mós?
Porto de Mós has 25,057 residents (2025), ranking 106 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Porto de Mós?
Porto de Mós covers 261.8 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Porto de Mós growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Porto de Mós went from 23,482 to 25,057, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Porto de Mós?
Porto de Mós is in Leiria. Latitude 39.602, longitude −8.818.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Porto de Mós?
In Porto de Mós, “Unemployment rate” stands at 4.3% (2021), ranking 289 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Porto de Mós?
In Porto de Mós, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 6,252 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 40 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Porto de Mós?
In Porto de Mós, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,477 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Porto de Mós?
The nearest to Porto de Mós are Batalha (5.4 km), Alcobaça (15 km), Leiria (16 km), Marinha Grande (19 km), Alcanena (20 km).
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