Coimbra Region Expertise
Coimbra Region's expertise is based on economic activities that stand out for the opportunities they generate and for the contribution to competitiveness and territorial cohesion, valuing the region's resources and unique context.
Agriculture, livestock farming, hunting, forestry and fishing (Section A)
- No. of companies: 5 450
- Turnover: € 250 119 676
- People employed: 7 497
2016 Data
- Agricultural territories mainly concentrated on the coast with production of various crops (rice cultivation stands out)
- Interior territories with potential and dynamics in the forestry sector
- Commitment to native/endogenous species
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Manufacturing industries (Section C)
- No. of companies: 2 583
- Turnover: € 9 586 906 621
- People employed: 23 312
2016 Data, excluding turnover (2015)
- Manufacture of cardboard and paper pulp, and its products accounts for 38 % of turnover
- Food industries account for 20 % of turnover
- Subsector diversity
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Accommodation, catering and similar (Section I)
- No. of companies: 3 492
- Turnover: € 299 602 551
- People employed: 9 106
2016 Data
- Overnight stays in Coimbra Region grew 55 % (1 428 524) between 2014 and 2017
- Sector profits grew 70 % (62 883 thousand euros) between 2014 and 2017
- 204 hotel establishments - a 67.2 % increase compared to 2014
- Growing commitment to and revitalisation of nature tourism in low density territories with growth in local accommodation and rural tourism
- Offering diversity
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Information and communication industries (Section J)
- No. of companies: 583
- Turnover: € 132 195 167
- People employed: 2 518
2016 Data
- Key contribution to the performance of the Centre Region in this sector - the Coimbra Region is responsible for 30 % of the total turnover of NUTS II
- 75 % of turnover comes from consulting and computer programming companies and related industries
- Solid expertise in ICET
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Human Health and Social Support Industries (Section Q)
- No. of companies: 5 568
- Turnover: € 309 552 662
- People employed: 8 526
2016 Data
- Nationally and internationally recognised expertise within the health sector in the Coimbra Region
- Provision of health care services (hospital units, clinics, etc.) accounts for 92 % of turnover in this sector
- Strong link between teaching and research within this industry sector
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