Grândola: population and statistics
Grândola has a population of 15,319 (2025) across 825.9 km², or 18.5 people per km². It ranks 148 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2021 and 2025.
- 15,319 residents
- 825.9 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 109 m
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in Setúbal, Grândola ranks No. 12 by population.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 3,096 in Grândola, compared with an average of 278.7 in Setúbal and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,621 kWh a year here.
Grândola in numbers
Where is Grândola?
Population of Grândola over time
Grândola had 13,817 residents in 2021 and 15,319 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,817 |
| 2022 | 14,297 |
| 2023 | 14,903 |
| 2024 | 15,330 |
| 2025 | 15,319 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Dwellings used as secondary residences”.
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 115,678 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Santiago do Cacém (30,226 residents), 22 km away.
All indicators for Grândola
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 | Grândola | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 21.4% | 26.9% | ranked 175 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.1% | 13.5% | 11.7% | ranked 115 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 211.3 | – | 229.9 | ranked 186 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 18.5 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 250 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 10.87% | – | 4.50% | ranked 38 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grândola | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 9,702 | 211,746 | 3,573,416 | ranked 129 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 10.1% | 7.1% | 12.8% | ranked 220 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 21.3% | 19.1% | 16.8% | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 9.8% | 11.7% | 14.2% | ranked 251 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 12,531 | 477,444 | 5,970,677 | ranked 117 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 41.6% | 13.3% | 25.8% | ranked 49 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.5% | 10.0% | 13.1% | ranked 140 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 71.3% | 69.6% | 77.8% | ranked 238 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 15.5% | 22.9% | 13.6% | ranked 126 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 18.5% | 64.1% | 13.8% | ranked 130 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,426 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 36 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grândola | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 26.2% | 34.1% | 18.6% | ranked 105 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 4.0% | 5.5% | 12.6% | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 5,976 kWh/inh. | 5,636 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 48 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grândola | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 2,339 | 109,683 | 1,510,274 | ranked 130 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 156.9 | 112.4 | 128.1 | ranked 61 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 11,583 € | 12,664 € | 10,553 € | ranked 85 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 91.2 | 99.5 | 79.5 | ranked 67 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grândola | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 6.4% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 189 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,495 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 31 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Grândola | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 474,377 | 2,595,728 | 82,011,658 | ranked 26 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 3,096 | 278.7 | 275.0 | ranked 12 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 4.0% | – | 18.4% | ranked 169 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Grândola | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.6% | 21.5% | 13.2% | ranked 208 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grândola
Business sectors: Grândola
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.2% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade13.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services12.6% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities11.1% ×2.2
- Construction7.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.5
- Real estate4.0% ×0.9
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grândola?
Grândola has 15,319 residents (2025), ranking 148 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Grândola?
Grândola covers 825.9 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Grândola growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Grândola went from 13,817 to 15,319, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Grândola?
Grândola is in Setúbal. Latitude 38.177, longitude −8.569.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grândola?
In Grândola, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 3,096 (2025), ranking 12 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Grândola?
In Grândola, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,495 € (2024), ranking 31 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grândola?
In Grândola, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,621 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grândola?
The nearest to Grândola are Santiago do Cacém (22 km), Alcácer do Sal (22 km), Sines (36 km), Ferreira do Alentejo (42 km), Setúbal (48 km).
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