Ferreira do Zêzere: population and statistics
Ferreira do Zêzere has a population of 8,113 (2025) across 190.4 km², or 42.6 people per km². It ranks 203 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2021 and 2025.
- 8,113 residents
- 190.4 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 316 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Ferreira do Zêzere ranks No. 15 by population.
Unemployment rate: 4.4% in Ferreira do Zêzere, compared with an average of 6.4% in Santarém and 8.2% nationally.
Rented usual residences: 7.2% in Ferreira do Zêzere, compared with an average of 15.7% in Santarém and 22.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,526 kWh a year here.
Ferreira do Zêzere in numbers
Where is Ferreira do Zêzere?
Population of Ferreira do Zêzere over time
Ferreira do Zêzere had 7,668 residents in 2021 and 8,113 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,668 |
| 2022 | 7,830 |
| 2023 | 7,966 |
| 2024 | 8,030 |
| 2025 | 8,113 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Santarém for “Elevation”.
- “Unemployment rate”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vila de Rei, 11.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tomar (37,971 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ferreira do Zêzere
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 | Ferreira do Zêzere | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.3% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 91 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) | 285.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 97 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 42.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 191 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.80% | – | 4.50% | ranked 115 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferreira do Zêzere | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 6,925 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 175 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 22.4% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 47 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 17.2% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 145 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 14.1% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 158 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 7,506 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 185 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 41.7% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 48 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 14.6% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 114 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 85.9% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 41 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 7.2% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 268 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 10.6% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 182 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 803 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 205 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ferreira do Zêzere | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 16.3% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 183 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 14.1% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 6,050 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 46 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferreira do Zêzere | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 865 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 235 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 108.6 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 254 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,987 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 202 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 73.8 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 213 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferreira do Zêzere | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 4.4% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 287 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,253 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 161 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ferreira do Zêzere | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 26,922 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 186 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 333.5 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 135 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 20.2% | – | 18.4% | ranked 76 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Ferreira do Zêzere | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 10.3% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 255 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ferreira do Zêzere
Business sectors: Ferreira do Zêzere
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.2% ×1.2
- Construction16.9% ×2.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferreira do Zêzere?
Ferreira do Zêzere has 8,113 residents (2025), ranking 203 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Ferreira do Zêzere?
Ferreira do Zêzere covers 190.4 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Ferreira do Zêzere growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Ferreira do Zêzere went from 7,668 to 8,113, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Ferreira do Zêzere?
Ferreira do Zêzere is in Santarém. Latitude 39.700, longitude −8.283.
Unemployment rate: what is the figure for Ferreira do Zêzere?
In Ferreira do Zêzere, “Unemployment rate” stands at 4.4% (2021), ranking 287 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 7.0%.
Rented usual residences: what is the figure for Ferreira do Zêzere?
In Ferreira do Zêzere, “Rented usual residences” stands at 7.2% (2021), ranking 268 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ferreira do Zêzere?
In Ferreira do Zêzere, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,526 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ferreira do Zêzere?
The nearest to Ferreira do Zêzere are Vila de Rei (12 km), Tomar (16 km), Alvaiázere (17 km), Sertã (19 km), Sardoal (21 km).
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