Torres Vedras: population and statistics
Torres Vedras has a population of 94,886 (2025) across 407.1 km², or 233 people per km². It ranks 28 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 94,886 residents
- 407.1 km²
- 233 people/km²
- 90 m
Key points
Among the 16 municipalities in Lisbon, Torres Vedras ranks No. 10 by population.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 16.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,518 kWh a year here.
Torres Vedras in numbers
Where is Torres Vedras?
Population of Torres Vedras over time
Torres Vedras had 84,777 residents in 2021 and 94,886 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,777 |
| 2022 | 88,297 |
| 2023 | 91,589 |
| 2024 | 93,860 |
| 2025 | 94,886 |
Did you know?
- “Buildings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Population change between 2021 and 2025”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 57,024 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sobral de Monte Agraço, 12.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vila Franca de Xira (152,007 residents), 29 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Torres Vedras
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 | Torres Vedras | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 20.2% | 26.9% | ranked 261 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.9% | 13.2% | 11.7% | ranked 59 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 166.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 267 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 233.0 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 66 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 11.92% | – | 4.50% | ranked 29 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Torres Vedras | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 33,274 | 365,844 | 3,573,416 | ranked 18 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.3% | 14.2% | 12.8% | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 20.7% | 14.1% | 16.8% | ranked 75 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) | 46,324 | 1,188,665 | 5,970,677 | ranked 29 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 18.7% | 9.2% | 25.8% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 10.9% | 11.1% | 13.1% | ranked 224 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 73.3% | 62.8% | 77.8% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 18.0% | 30.0% | 13.6% | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 28.7% | 76.1% | 13.8% | ranked 80 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,150 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 50 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Torres Vedras | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 35.9% | 34.6% | 18.6% | ranked 56 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 10.8% | 8.6% | 12.6% | ranked 166 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,832 kWh/inh. | 3,519 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 141 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Torres Vedras | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 12,628 | 386,981 | 1,510,274 | ranked 28 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 137.9 | 148.6 | 128.1 | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,979 € | 14,038 € | 10,553 € | ranked 60 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 93.5 | 124.4 | 79.5 | ranked 56 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Torres Vedras | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.1% | 8.3% | 7.0% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,314 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 113 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Torres Vedras | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 291,021 | 20,050,750 | 82,011,658 | ranked 43 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 308.4 | 751.9 | 275.0 | ranked 142 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 18.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 88 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Torres Vedras | Lisbon | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.8% | 29.8% | 13.2% | ranked 66 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Torres Vedras
Business sectors: Torres Vedras
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services16.7% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.0% ×1.5
- Construction11.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Torres Vedras?
Torres Vedras has 94,886 residents (2025), ranking 28 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Torres Vedras?
Torres Vedras covers 407.1 km², with a density of 233 people per km².
Is the population of Torres Vedras growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Torres Vedras went from 84,777 to 94,886, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Torres Vedras?
Torres Vedras is in Lisbon. Latitude 39.083, longitude −9.267.
Buildings: what is the figure for Torres Vedras?
In Torres Vedras, “Buildings” stands at 33,274 (2021), ranking 18 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
Population change between 2021 and 2025: what is the figure for Torres Vedras?
In Torres Vedras, “Population change between 2021 and 2025” stands at 11.92% (2025), ranking 29 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 4.50%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Torres Vedras?
In Torres Vedras, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,518 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Torres Vedras?
The nearest to Torres Vedras are Sobral de Monte Agraço (13 km), Mafra (18 km), Lourinhã (19 km), Arruda dos Vinhos (21 km), Alenquer (22 km).
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