Cartaxo: population and statistics
Cartaxo has a population of 25,413 (2025) across 158.2 km², or 161 people per km². It ranks 103 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2021 and 2025.
- 25,413 residents
- 158.2 km²
- 161 people/km²
- 37 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Cartaxo ranks No. 7 by population.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 47.0 in Cartaxo, compared with an average of 405.7 in Santarém and 722.7 nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 102.6 in Cartaxo, compared with an average of 109.6 in Santarém and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,572 kWh a year here.
Cartaxo in numbers
Where is Cartaxo?
Population of Cartaxo over time
Cartaxo had 23,852 residents in 2021 and 25,413 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,852 |
| 2022 | 24,433 |
| 2023 | 24,901 |
| 2024 | 25,177 |
| 2025 | 25,413 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Usual residences without heating”.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,153 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Azambuja, 11.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Santarém (69,392 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cartaxo
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 | Cartaxo | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.5% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 193.1 | – | 229.9 | ranked 209 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 160.7 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 89 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 6.54% | – | 4.50% | ranked 102 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cartaxo | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 9,913 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 125 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 13.4% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.6% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 163 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 19.2% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 13,228 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 112 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 14.0% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 227 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.8% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 74.3% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 16.3% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 29.4% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,486 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 99 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cartaxo | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 26.8% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 6.3% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 204 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,336 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 105 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cartaxo | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,556 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 122 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 102.6 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 279 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,221 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 90.3 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 70 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cartaxo | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 7.8% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 101 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,370 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 82 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cartaxo | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 11,882 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 47.0 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 291 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Cartaxo | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 16.6% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 80 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cartaxo
Business sectors: Cartaxo
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services13.7% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.7% ×0.8
- Construction7.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.3
- Other service activities6.1% ×1.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cartaxo?
Cartaxo has 25,413 residents (2025), ranking 103 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Cartaxo?
Cartaxo covers 158.2 km², with a density of 161 people per km².
Is the population of Cartaxo growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Cartaxo went from 23,852 to 25,413, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Cartaxo?
Cartaxo is in Santarém. Latitude 39.150, longitude −8.783.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cartaxo?
In Cartaxo, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 47.0 (2025), ranking 291 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cartaxo?
In Cartaxo, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 102.6 (2023), ranking 279 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cartaxo?
In Cartaxo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,572 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cartaxo?
The nearest to Cartaxo are Azambuja (12 km), Santarém (13 km), Salvaterra de Magos (15 km), Almeirim (15 km), Benavente (19 km).
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