Coruche: population and statistics
Coruche has a population of 17,986 (2025) across 1,115.7 km², or 16.1 people per km². It ranks 131 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2021 and 2025.
- 17,986 residents
- 1,115.7 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 16 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Coruche ranks No. 12 by population.
Vacant dwellings: 24.3% in Coruche, compared with an average of 17.0% in Santarém and 11.7% nationally.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 6,057 kWh/inh. in Coruche, compared with an average of 5,083 kWh/inh. in Santarém and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,572 kWh a year here.
Coruche in numbers
Where is Coruche?
Population of Coruche over time
Coruche had 17,592 residents in 2021 and 17,986 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,592 |
| 2022 | 17,655 |
| 2023 | 17,773 |
| 2024 | 17,862 |
| 2025 | 17,986 |
Did you know?
- “Vacant dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 156,263 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Salvaterra de Magos, 22.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Benavente (33,923 residents), 25 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 Coruche
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 | Coruche | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.9% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 299.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 83 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 16.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 2.24% | – | 4.50% | ranked 212 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coruche | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 11,100 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 107 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 12.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 11.1% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 13.9% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 162 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 11,983 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 125 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 14.3% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 24.3% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 5 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 76.4% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 170 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 12.1% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 8.7% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 210 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,326 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 121 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Coruche | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.1% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.1% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,057 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 45 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coruche | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,986 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 146 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 111.7 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 239 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 10,948 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 125 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 79.5 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 154 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coruche | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.9% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 156 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,300 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 120 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Coruche | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 22,783 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 127.1 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 226 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 36.1% | – | 18.4% | ranked 29 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Coruche | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.6% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 208 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Coruche
Business sectors: Coruche
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.9% ×3.4
- Wholesale and retail trade18.2% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical7.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.9% ×0.9
- Construction5.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing4.5% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coruche?
Coruche has 17,986 residents (2025), ranking 131 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Coruche?
Coruche covers 1,115.7 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Coruche growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Coruche went from 17,592 to 17,986, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Coruche?
Coruche is in Santarém. Latitude 38.950, longitude −8.533.
Vacant dwellings: what is the figure for Coruche?
In Coruche, “Vacant dwellings” stands at 24.3% (2021), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.1%.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Coruche?
In Coruche, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 6,057 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 45 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Coruche?
In Coruche, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,572 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Coruche?
The nearest to Coruche are Salvaterra de Magos (23 km), Benavente (25 km), Almeirim (31 km), Vendas Novas (31 km), Cartaxo (31 km).
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