The total population of Portugal stood at approximately 10.67 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by around 900 thousand people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population is forecast to decline by about 80 thousand 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 10.6 million people in 2024, 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.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Portugal was reported at 24.11 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Portugal - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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.

Historical chart and dataset showing total population for Portugal by year from 1950 to 2025.

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.

Rural population (% of total population) in Portugal was reported at 32.09 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Portugal - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population in largest city in Portugal was reported at 3014607 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Portugal - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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.

Population ages 0-14, total in Portugal was reported at 1363912 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Portugal - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Over the observed period, the share of LinkedIn users in relation to the total population of Portugal decreased abruptly from over 49 percent recorded in January 2024 to 12 percent in December of the same year. The lowest value was recorded in March, when only 5.9 percent of the Portuguese were LinkedIn users.

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.

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Population, male in Portugal was reported at 5039019 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Portugal - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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Over the observed period, the ratio of Facebook users in relation to the total population of Portugal remained between 83 and 92 percent. Slight shifts can be observed, like the rise from 88 percent of users in January 2024 to 90 percent of users in May 2024. This value remained stable until the end of the year.

Over the observed period, the ratio of Instagram users in relation to the total population of Portugal remained between 62 and 64 percent. Moderate fluctuations occurred, namely the rise from 662.2 percent of the population in March 2024 to 64.1 percent in May, a value maintained throughout the year.

There were 1 197 000 Linkedin users in Portugal in December 2024, which accounted for 11.9% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (420 000).

Over the observed period, the share of Messenger users in relation to the total population of Portugal remained between 62 and 65 percent. The year started with a 62 percent user share; in May 2024, the share of users reached 65 percent, and, in December, they were set at the same percentage.