Torres Novas: population and statistics
Torres Novas has a population of 36,208 (2025) across 270.0 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 82 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 36,208 residents
- 270.0 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 33 m
Key points
Among the 21 municipalities in Santarém, Torres Novas ranks No. 4 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 7,587 kWh/inh. in Torres Novas, compared with an average of 5,083 kWh/inh. in Santarém and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 103.8 in Torres Novas, compared with an average of 109.6 in Santarém and 134.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,557 kWh a year here.
Torres Novas in numbers
Where is Torres Novas?
Population of Torres Novas over time
Torres Novas had 34,457 residents in 2021 and 36,208 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,457 |
| 2022 | 34,967 |
| 2023 | 35,445 |
| 2024 | 35,873 |
| 2025 | 36,208 |
Did you know?
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,815 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Entroncamento, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Santarém (69,392 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,228 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Torres Novas
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 | Torres Novas | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.0% | 25.9% | 26.9% | ranked 137 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.9% | 12.4% | 11.7% | ranked 133 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 236.6 | – | 229.9 | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 134.1 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 104 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 5.08% | – | 4.50% | ranked 139 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Torres Novas | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 16,579 | 209,481 | 3,573,416 | ranked 69 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 18.6% | 14.1% | 12.8% | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 13.6% | 16.3% | 16.8% | ranked 241 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 17.7% | 15.4% | 14.2% | ranked 70 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 20,974 | 269,099 | 5,970,677 | ranked 84 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 15.1% | 16.5% | 25.8% | ranked 223 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 17.4% | 17.0% | 13.1% | ranked 55 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 78.7% | 76.3% | 77.8% | ranked 139 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 14.4% | 15.7% | 13.6% | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 26.5% | 28.2% | 13.8% | ranked 88 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,058 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 160 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Torres Novas | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 17.7% | 18.9% | 18.6% | ranked 169 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 8.2% | 10.0% | 12.6% | ranked 185 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 7,587 kWh/inh. | 5,083 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 19 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Torres Novas | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 3,678 | 49,990 | 1,510,274 | ranked 91 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 103.8 | 109.6 | 128.1 | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 12,271 € | 11,476 € | 10,553 € | ranked 45 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 96.9 | 89.6 | 79.5 | ranked 43 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Torres Novas | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.0% | ranked 234 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,396 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 67 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Torres Novas | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 41,977 | 1,894,213 | 82,011,658 | ranked 147 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 116.5 | 405.7 | 275.0 | ranked 235 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Torres Novas | Santarém | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 18.8% | 16.8% | 13.2% | ranked 55 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Torres Novas
Business sectors: Torres Novas
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services12.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work9.2% ×1.2
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Education7.1% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services6.9% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.6% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Torres Novas?
Torres Novas has 36,208 residents (2025), ranking 82 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Torres Novas?
Torres Novas covers 270.0 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Torres Novas growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Torres Novas went from 34,457 to 36,208, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Torres Novas?
Torres Novas is in Santarém. Latitude 39.483, longitude −8.533.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Torres Novas?
In Torres Novas, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 7,587 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 19 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Torres Novas?
In Torres Novas, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 103.8 (2023), ranking 275 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 128.1.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Torres Novas?
In Torres Novas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,557 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Torres Novas?
The nearest to Torres Novas are Entroncamento (6.0 km), Vila Nova da Barquinha (9.2 km), Golegã (10 km), Alcanena (12 km), Chamusca (15 km).
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