Cadaval: population and statistics
Cadaval has a population of 14,280 (2025) across 174.9 km², or 81.7 people per km². It ranks 155 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 14,280 residents
- 174.9 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 133 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Cadaval ranks No. 15 by population.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 68.8 in Cadaval, compared with an average of 751.9 in Lisbon and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 30.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,517 kWh a year here.
Cadaval in numbers
Where is Cadaval?
Population of Cadaval over time
Cadaval had 13,068 residents in 2021 and 14,280 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,068 |
| 2022 | 13,448 |
| 2023 | 13,766 |
| 2024 | 14,038 |
| 2025 | 14,280 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,494 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bombarral, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rio Maior (25,412 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,068 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cadaval
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 | Cadaval | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.3% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 132 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.6% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 244.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 81.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 9.27% | – | 4.50% | ranked 54 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cadaval | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 7,926 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 154 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.2% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.4% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 81 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.7% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 218 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,822 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 162 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 23.6% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.5% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 122 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 80.3% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.8% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 11.4% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,398 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 110 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cadaval | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 24.1% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 117 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 9.7% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,779 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 146 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cadaval | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,876 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 151 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 136.3 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 119 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,099 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.2 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 200 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cadaval | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.4% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,244 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 170 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cadaval | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 9,748 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 261 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 68.8 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 269 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 30.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 43 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Cadaval | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.7% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 206 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cadaval
Business sectors: Cadaval
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing30.9% ×3.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×0.7
- Construction7.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work3.6% ×0.5
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cadaval?
Cadaval has 14,280 residents (2025), ranking 155 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Cadaval?
Cadaval covers 174.9 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Cadaval growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Cadaval went from 13,068 to 14,280, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Cadaval?
Cadaval is in Lisbon. Latitude 39.246, longitude −9.067.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cadaval?
In Cadaval, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 68.8 (2025), ranking 269 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Cadaval?
In Cadaval, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 9.27% (2025), ranking 54 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cadaval?
In Cadaval, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,517 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cadaval?
The nearest to Cadaval are Bombarral (7.5 km), Óbidos (15 km), Rio Maior (15 km), Caldas da Rainha (19 km), Lourinhã (21 km).
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