Sines: population and statistics
Sines has a population of 16,943 (2025) across 203.3 km², or 83.3 people per km². It ranks 139 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 16,943 residents
- 203.3 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 35 m
Key points
Among the 13 municipalities in Setúbal, Sines ranks No. 11 by population.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: 61,357 kWh/inh. in Sines, compared with an average of 5,636 kWh/inh. in Setúbal and 4,549 kWh/inh. nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 16.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,677 kWh a year here.
Sines in numbers
Where is Sines?
Population of Sines over time
Sines had 15,034 residents in 2021 and 16,943 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,034 |
| 2022 | 15,802 |
| 2023 | 16,678 |
| 2024 | 16,929 |
| 2025 | 16,943 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Usual residences without heating”.
- Number 1 in Setúbal for “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”.
- “Electricity consumption per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,473 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Santiago do Cacém (30,226 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Sines
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 | Sines | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 21.4% | 26.9% | ranked 264 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 12.6% | 13.5% | 11.7% | ranked 77 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 167.4 | – | 229.9 | ranked 262 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 83.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 143 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 12.70% | – | 4.50% | ranked 25 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sines | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,926 | 211,746 | 3,573,416 | ranked 220 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 12.8% | ranked 300 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 19.4% | 19.1% | 16.8% | ranked 99 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 8.7% | 11.7% | 14.2% | ranked 274 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 8,653 | 477,444 | 5,970,677 | ranked 166 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 19.7% | 13.3% | 25.8% | ranked 200 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 12.1% | 10.0% | 13.1% | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 69.2% | 69.6% | 77.8% | ranked 261 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 19.8% | 22.9% | 13.6% | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 49.2% | 64.1% | 13.8% | ranked 32 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 2,340 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 41 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sines | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 42.1% | 34.1% | 18.6% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 3.9% | 5.5% | 12.6% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 61,357 kWh/inh. | 5,636 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 2 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sines | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 1,754 | 109,683 | 1,510,274 | ranked 161 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 105.2 | 112.4 | 128.1 | ranked 269 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 13,384 € | 12,664 € | 10,553 € | ranked 19 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 124.2 | 99.5 | 79.5 | ranked 4 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sines | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 7.0% | ranked 86 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 2,190 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 5 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sines | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 201,622 | 2,595,728 | 82,011,658 | ranked 56 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 1,190 | 278.7 | 275.0 | ranked 38 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 17.5% | – | 18.4% | ranked 94 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Sines | Setúbal | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 15.9% | 21.5% | 13.2% | ranked 90 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sines
Business sectors: Sines
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services16.9% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services14.1% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.9% ×1.0
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.7% ×1.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sines?
Sines has 16,943 residents (2025), ranking 139 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Sines?
Sines covers 203.3 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Sines growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Sines went from 15,034 to 16,943, a change of +12.7%.
Where is Sines?
Sines is in Setúbal. Latitude 37.955, longitude −8.864.
Electricity consumption per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sines?
In Sines, “Electricity consumption per inhabitant” stands at 61,357 kWh/inh. (2024), ranking 2 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 3,690 kWh/inh..
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Sines?
In Sines, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 2,190 € (2024), ranking 5 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sines?
In Sines, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,677 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sines?
The nearest to Sines are Santiago do Cacém (17 km), Grândola (36 km), Odemira (46 km), Alcácer do Sal (56 km), Sesimbra (58 km).
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