The total population of Portugal stood at 10.68 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 910,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population is forecast to decline by 50,000 people from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Portugal was estimated at 10.8 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Portugal Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In Portugal, in 2024, almost 39 percent of the population between the ages of 25 and 64 years had attained at most the lower secondary education level. Over 31 percent of the population had reached, in the same year, the level of tertiary education.

Actual value and historical data chart for Portugal Population Ages 65 And Above Percent Of Total

Despite some considerable fluctuation throughout this period, there has been an overall increase of around 0.5 million foreign-born residents in Portugal. The peak has been in 2023 at approximately 1.733 million foreign people.

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Portugal Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Portugal - Population was 10639726.00 in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - Population - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Portugal - Population reached a record high of 10639726.00 in December of 2024 and a record low of 8624260.00 in December of 1972.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Portugal (POPTOTPTA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Portugal and population.

In 1800, the population of Portugal was estimated to be approximately 2.8 million; a figure that would see gradual growth throughout the 19th century. During this time, Portugal experienced a series of political and military challenges, including an invasion by Napoleonic France, the cessation of Brazil (it's largest colony), and a civil war caused by royal succession; nonetheless, Portugal remained an international power throughout the 1800s, with significant spheres of influence on all continents. 20th century At the turn of the 20th century, Portugal's international standing began to diminish, and its weakening position in Africa initiated a wave of civil unrest in the metropole. In 1908, following a period of political instability, King Carlos I and his heir were assassinated in Lisbon, and the 5 October 1910 Revolution permanently brought an end to the monarchy. This, however, did not end the political instability, which was further exacerbated by the impacts of the First World War and Spanish Flu pandemic (which, combined, resulted in the deaths of more than 220,000 Portuguese people). Portugal would then experience a rapid population gain following the establishment of the Second Republic (Estado Novo) in 1933, under the 34 year reign of António de Oliveira Salazar, which would see Portugal’s currency stabilized and significant economic growth lasting until the 1960s. However, Portugal’s population would decline in the early 1960s, as escalating colonial wars overseas, combined with increasing political instability at home would see many citizens emigrating elsewhere in Europe; particularly youths attempting to avoid the country’s military draft. Growth would largely resume following the end of the dictatorship with the Carnation Revolution of 1974, as many Portuguese migrants in the now independent colonies would return to Europe. Recent decades While growth would slow (and decline slightly) amidst economic troubles in the 1980s, Portugal’s population generally increased until 2008, when it peaked at 10.6 million people. From 2008 until today, a combination of the long term impacts of the 2008 financial crisis and declining fertility rates have resulted in a steady drop in the country’s population. As a result, in 2020, Portugal is estimated to have fallen to 10.2 million people, although it is also regarded as one of the most stable, peaceful and democratic countries in the world.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Portugal (SPPOPGROWPRT) from 1961 to 2024 about Portugal, population, and rate.

Actual value and historical data chart for Portugal Population Male

In Portugal, in 2024, 9.2 percent of the employed population was at risk of poverty. This is the lowest value ever recorded in the country.

Portugal: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2024 is 31.58 percent, a decline from 32.09 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 38.30 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1960 to 2024 is 49.66 percent. The minimum value, 31.58 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 65.04 percent was recorded in 1960.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Portugal including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Key information about Portugal population

• The Portugal population reached 10.6 million people in Dec 2023, compared with the previously reported figure of 10.5 million people in Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.6 million people in Dec 2023 and a record low of 8.6 million people in Dec 1972

Portugal: Population ages 0-14, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 12.8 percent, a decline from 12.89 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 25.79 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1960 to 2024 is 20.84 percent. The minimum value, 12.8 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 29.29 percent was recorded in 1960.

Younger generations seem to be incapable of living offline. This is illustrated by the fact that, in 2024, in Portugal, the totality of people aged between 16 and 24 years used the internet. Internet usage penetration rate diminished as age progressed. Therefore, 99 percent of people with 25 to 34 years used the internet, while 98.6 percent of those between the ages of 35 and 44 did so too. This value decreased to 61 percent when referring to people with 65 to 74 years. In total, the internet was used by almost 89 percent of people residing in the country. The number of internet users has increased in Portugal, with few gender or regional differences Portugal experienced a slow but steady increase in the number of internet users. In 2013, there were less than seven million users, while, by 2024, they exceeded 8.8 million. In the same year, women were the ones presenting the highest internet penetration rate by gender, with 88.6 percent of them using the internet, versus 88.4 percent of men. Regional differences were also negligible during the same period, as all Portuguese regions presented a penetration rate between 85 and 95 percent. Península de Setúbal was the region with the most internet users in the country. Alentejo was the national territory with the lowest share of internet users. The Portuguese are online for several hours and prefer online communication Of all the activities enabled by the internet, the Portuguese gave especial relevance to communicative pursuits in 2024. Exchanging instant messages was an activity performed by over 93 percent of internet users, while 87 percent sent or received emails. Reading news, listening to music, and using banking services were also activities performed by far more than half of internet users in the country. On average, in 2023, the population of Portugal spent seven hours and 37 minutes using the internet. Of these, almost four hours were spent using a computer or a tablet, which demonstrated a slight preference over the use of the internet via mobile phones.

There were 5 080 000 Linkedin users in Portugal in February 2024, which accounted for 50.5% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 400 000).

There were 6 488 400 Messenger users in Portugal in April 2024, which accounted for 64.5% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 52.5%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 404 300). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 55 to 64, where women lead by 425 500.

Over the observed period, the share of LinkedIn users in relation to the total population of Portugal decreased abruptly from over ** percent recorded in January 2024 to ** percent in December of the same year. The lowest value was recorded in March, when only *** percent of the Portuguese were LinkedIn users.