Tomar: population and statistics
Tomar has a population of 37,971 (2025) across 351.2 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 81 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 37,971 residents
- 351.2 km²
- 108 people/km²
- 111 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Tomar ranks No. 3 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,551 kWh a year here.
Tomar in numbers
Where is Tomar?
Population of Tomar over time
Tomar had 36,379 residents in 2021 and 37,971 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,379 |
| 2022 | 36,913 |
| 2023 | 37,446 |
| 2024 | 37,872 |
| 2025 | 37,971 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,188 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Constância, 14.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leiria (145,861 residents), 37 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,204 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tomar
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 | Tomar | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.0% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 96 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 10.6% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 292.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 92 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 108.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 119 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.38% | – | 4.50% | ranked 156 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tomar | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 20,499 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 48 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 113 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 15.3% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 198 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.1% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 26,061 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 65 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 22.9% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 172 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.1% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 76.0% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 174 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 16.0% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 118 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 28.2% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 82 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,217 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 139 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tomar | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 18.2% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 159 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 9.2% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 179 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,642 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 159 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tomar | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 4,276 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 85 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 114.2 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 225 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,742 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 72 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 88.4 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 83 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tomar | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,327 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 109 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tomar | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 171,646 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 62 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 452.6 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 108 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 21.9% | – | 18.4% | ranked 67 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Tomar | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 17.9% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 63 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tomar
Business sectors: Tomar
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.5% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services13.1% ×0.8
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.2% ×1.1
- Construction8.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.4% ×1.3
- Education5.6% ×1.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tomar?
Tomar has 37,971 residents (2025), ranking 81 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Tomar?
Tomar covers 351.2 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Tomar growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Tomar went from 36,379 to 37,971, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Tomar?
Tomar is in Santarém. Latitude 39.600, longitude −8.417.
Buildings: what is the figure for Tomar?
In Tomar, “Buildings” stands at 20,499 (2021), ranking 48 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 7,916.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Tomar?
In Tomar, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 171,646 (2025), ranking 62 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tomar?
In Tomar, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,551 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tomar?
The nearest to Tomar are Constância (15 km), Ourém (15 km), Entroncamento (15 km), Vila Nova da Barquinha (16 km), Ferreira do Zêzere (16 km).
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