Mafra: population and statistics
Mafra has a population of 96,146 (2025) across 291.6 km², or 330 people per km². It ranks 27 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 96,146 residents
- 291.6 km²
- 330 people/km²
- 216 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Mafra ranks No. 9 by population.
Buildings built since 2001: 26.9% in Mafra, compared with an average of 14.1% in Lisbon and 17.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 18.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,552 kWh a year here.
Mafra in numbers
Where is Mafra?
Population of Mafra over time
Mafra had 87,892 residents in 2021 and 96,146 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 87,892 |
| 2022 | 91,596 |
| 2023 | 93,994 |
| 2024 | 95,473 |
| 2025 | 96,146 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lisbon for “Buildings built since 2001”.
- “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Declared gross income per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,847 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sintra (449,956 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Mafra
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 | Mafra | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 299 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 14.9% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 117.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 304 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 329.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 52 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 9.39% | – | 4.50% | ranked 53 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mafra | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 28,790 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 23 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 9.9% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 26.9% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 16 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ranked 211 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 44,882 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 31 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 17.0% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 9.1% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 270 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 70.2% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 21.6% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 38.2% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 54 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,860 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 21 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mafra | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 31.4% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 76 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 12.6% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 152 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,214 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 219 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mafra | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 13,550 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 26 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 144.2 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 13,708 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 16 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 103.4 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 22 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mafra | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.2% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,341 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 100 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mafra | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 346,187 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 39 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 361.3 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 130 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 43.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 22 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Mafra | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 25.2% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 18 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mafra
Business sectors: Mafra
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services18.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×1.0
- Construction9.9% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.8% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mafra?
Mafra has 96,146 residents (2025), ranking 27 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Mafra?
Mafra covers 291.6 km², with a density of 330 people per km².
Is the population of Mafra growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Mafra went from 87,892 to 96,146, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Mafra?
Mafra is in Lisbon. Latitude 38.933, longitude −9.333.
Ageing index (older people per 100 young people): what is the figure for Mafra?
In Mafra, “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)” stands at 117.6 (2025), ranking 304 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 229.9.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Mafra?
In Mafra, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 26.9% (2021), ranking 16 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mafra?
In Mafra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,552 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mafra?
The nearest to Mafra are Sintra (16 km), Torres Vedras (18 km), Loures (18 km), Sobral de Monte Agraço (18 km), Odivelas (20 km).
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