Crato: population and statistics
Crato has a population of 3,318 (2025) across 398.1 km², or 8.3 people per km². It ranks 287 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 3,318 residents
- 398.1 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 222 m
Key points
Among the 15 municipalities in Portalegre, Crato ranks No. 8 by population.
Usual residences without heating: 6.3% in Crato, compared with an average of 12.7% in Portalegre and 30.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,582 kWh a year here.
Crato in numbers
Where is Crato?
Population of Crato over time
Crato had 3,212 residents in 2021 and 3,318 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,212 |
| 2022 | 3,259 |
| 2023 | 3,300 |
| 2024 | 3,298 |
| 2025 | 3,318 |
Did you know?
- “Usual residences without heating”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Population density (inhabitants per km²)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 55,752 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Alter do Chão, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Portalegre (24,025 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Crato
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 | Crato | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.1% | 29.4% | 26.9% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 321.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 65 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 8.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 297 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.30% | – | 4.50% | ranked 188 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crato | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 3,117 | 67,444 | 3,573,416 | ranked 281 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 28.7% | 23.9% | 12.8% | ranked 21 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 11.2% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ranked 286 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 12.1% | 12.9% | 14.2% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 3,195 | 81,117 | 5,970,677 | ranked 283 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 44.4% | 26.2% | 25.8% | ranked 31 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.5% | 17.4% | 13.1% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.4% | 72.2% | 77.8% | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 9.6% | 19.4% | 13.6% | ranked 227 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 1.7% | 21.0% | 13.8% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 504 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 265 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crato | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 6.3% | 12.7% | 18.6% | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.8% | 4.8% | 12.6% | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,548 kWh/inh. | 4,687 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 173 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crato | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 429 | 13,328 | 1,510,274 | ranked 289 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 130.0 | 123.1 | 128.1 | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,906 € | 11,195 € | 10,553 € | ranked 129 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 75.6 | 86.5 | 79.5 | ranked 194 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crato | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.4% | 7.6% | 7.0% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,102 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 289 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Crato | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 15,233 | 480,475 | 82,011,658 | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 460.5 | 442.6 | 275.0 | ranked 105 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Crato | Portalegre | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.5% | 15.0% | 13.2% | ranked 244 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Crato
Business sectors: Crato
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.0% ×3.5
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services11.7% ×0.7
- Construction9.8% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.0
- Education4.4% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crato?
Crato has 3,318 residents (2025), ranking 287 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Crato?
Crato covers 398.1 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Crato growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Crato went from 3,212 to 3,318, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Crato?
Crato is in Portalegre. Latitude 39.283, longitude −7.650.
Usual residences without heating: what is the figure for Crato?
In Crato, “Usual residences without heating” stands at 6.3% (2021), ranking 298 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 18.6%.
Population density (inhabitants per km²): what is the figure for Crato?
In Crato, “Population density (inhabitants per km²)” stands at 8.3 inh./km² (2025), ranking 297 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 69.6 inh./km².
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Crato?
In Crato, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,582 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Crato?
The nearest to Crato are Alter do Chão (9.4 km), Portalegre (20 km), Castelo de Vide (23 km), Fronteira (26 km), Nisa (26 km).
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