Lourinhã: population and statistics
Lourinhã has a population of 30,056 (2025) across 147.2 km², or 204 people per km². It ranks 93 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 30,056 residents
- 147.2 km²
- 204 people/km²
- 6 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Lourinhã ranks No. 12 by population.
Buildings built since 2001: 26.3% in Lourinhã, compared with an average of 14.1% in Lisbon and 17.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 15.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,563 kWh a year here.
Lourinhã in numbers
Where is Lourinhã?
Population of Lourinhã over time
Lourinhã had 26,981 residents in 2021 and 30,056 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,981 |
| 2022 | 28,213 |
| 2023 | 29,007 |
| 2024 | 29,598 |
| 2025 | 30,056 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Dwellings used as secondary residences”.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,612 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Peniche, 14.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Torres Vedras (94,886 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lourinhã
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 | Lourinhã | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.1% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 13.2% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 42 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 183.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 227 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 204.2 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 74 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 11.40% | – | 4.50% | ranked 35 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lourinhã | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 13,700 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 84 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 8.6% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 249 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 26.3% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 18 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.1% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 17,777 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 91 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 26.3% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 148 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.6% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 138 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.0% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 212 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 16.4% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 21.3% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 109 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,979 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 59 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lourinhã | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 35.8% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 57 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 9.9% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 174 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,184 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 223 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lourinhã | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 4,139 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 86 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 142.7 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 93 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,967 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 124 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 84.2 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 113 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lourinhã | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,254 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 159 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lourinhã | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 84,847 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 103 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 284.5 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 151 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 38.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 27 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Lourinhã | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 14.8% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 111 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lourinhã
Business sectors: Lourinhã
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services15.1% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.8% ×1.9
- Construction11.2% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services9.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lourinhã?
Lourinhã has 30,056 residents (2025), ranking 93 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lourinhã?
Lourinhã covers 147.2 km², with a density of 204 people per km².
Is the population of Lourinhã growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Lourinhã went from 26,981 to 30,056, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Lourinhã?
Lourinhã is in Lisbon. Latitude 39.250, longitude −9.317.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Lourinhã?
In Lourinhã, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 26.3% (2021), ranking 18 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Lourinhã?
In Lourinhã, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 11.40% (2025), ranking 35 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lourinhã?
In Lourinhã, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,563 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lourinhã?
The nearest to Lourinhã are Peniche (14 km), Bombarral (14 km), Óbidos (19 km), Torres Vedras (19 km), Cadaval (21 km).
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