Abrantes: population and statistics
Abrantes has a population of 36,106 (2025) across 714.7 km², or 50.5 people per km². It ranks 83 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2021 and 2025.
- 36,106 residents
- 714.7 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 167 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Abrantes ranks No. 5 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 93.5 in Abrantes, compared with an average of 109.6 in Santarém and 134.6 nationally.
Buildings built since 2001: 10.7% in Abrantes, compared with an average of 16.3% in Santarém and 17.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,560 kWh a year here.
Abrantes in numbers
Where is Abrantes?
Population of Abrantes over time
Abrantes had 34,630 residents in 2021 and 36,106 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,630 |
| 2022 | 34,864 |
| 2023 | 35,484 |
| 2024 | 36,033 |
| 2025 | 36,106 |
Did you know?
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 100,097 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sardoal, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Santarém (69,392 residents), 49 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,240 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Abrantes
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 | Abrantes | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.1% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 94 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.9% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 199 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 285.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 50.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 178 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.26% | – | 4.50% | ranked 160 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Abrantes | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 19,977 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 50 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 20.4% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 53 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 10.7% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.7% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 92 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 25,132 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 69 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 20.5% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 192 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 20.7% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 77.6% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 156 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.6% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 24.3% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 98 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 908 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 182 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Abrantes | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 14.6% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 206 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.4% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,162 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 118 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Abrantes | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,317 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 99 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 93.5 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 298 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,248 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 110 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 90.0 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 72 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Abrantes | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.7% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 108 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,422 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 57 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Abrantes | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 45,087 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 125.0 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 229 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 10.3% | – | 18.4% | ranked 124 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Abrantes | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.0% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 109 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Abrantes
Business sectors: Abrantes
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services11.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work10.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.0
- Construction6.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Abrantes?
Abrantes has 36,106 residents (2025), ranking 83 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Abrantes?
Abrantes covers 714.7 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Abrantes growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Abrantes went from 34,630 to 36,106, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Abrantes?
Abrantes is in Santarém. Latitude 39.464, longitude −8.198.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Abrantes?
In Abrantes, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 93.5 (2023), ranking 298 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
Buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Abrantes?
In Abrantes, “Buildings built since 2001” stands at 10.7% (2021), ranking 292 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Abrantes?
In Abrantes, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,560 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Abrantes?
The nearest to Abrantes are Sardoal (8.1 km), Constância (12 km), Mação (19 km), Vila Nova da Barquinha (20 km), Gavião (23 km).
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