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.

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 10.8 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.

Portugal Population: 15 to 24 Years data was reported at 1,093,201.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,096,721.000 Person for 2016. Portugal Population: 15 to 24 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 1,326,100.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,628,229.000 Person in 1991 and a record low of 1,093,201.000 Person in 2017. Portugal Population: 15 to 24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Portugal. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.G001: Population: by Age and Sex.

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.

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

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Male: From 25 to 54 Years for Portugal (LFWA25MAPTQ647S) from Q1 1998 to Q4 2024 about Portugal, 25 to 54 years, working-age, males, and population.

Portugal Population: Male: 0 to 14 Years data was reported at 728,150.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 738,392.000 Person for 2016. Portugal Population: Male: 0 to 14 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 862,061.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,019,199.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 728,150.000 Person in 2017. Portugal Population: Male: 0 to 14 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Portugal. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.G001: Population: by Age and Sex.

This statistic displays the age of the population of Portugal in 2015, with forecasts for 2025 and 2035. In 2015, the largest Portuguese age group were those aged between 15 and 34, at over *** million people. By 2035 the number of people aged 15-34 is forecasted to decline to **** million, while there are anticipated to be **** million people aged over 65, the largest cohort in this year.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Portugal (POPTOTPTA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2023 about Portugal and population.

Portugal - Proportion of population aged 0-14 years was 12.80% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - Proportion of population aged 0-14 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Portugal - Proportion of population aged 0-14 years reached a record high of 15.30% in December of 2010 and a record low of 12.80% in December of 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Portugal (SPPOP65UPTOZSPRT) from 1960 to 2024 about 65-years +, Portugal, and population.

Historical chart and dataset showing Portugal population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

Portugal - Proportion of population aged 15-24 years was 10.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - Proportion of population aged 15-24 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Portugal - Proportion of population aged 15-24 years reached a record high of 11.00% in December of 2010 and a record low of 10.30% in December of 2024.

Portugal - Proportion of population aged 50-64 years was 21.40% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - Proportion of population aged 50-64 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Portugal - Proportion of population aged 50-64 years reached a record high of 21.40% in December of 2024 and a record low of 18.80% in December of 2010.

The annual population growth in Portugal increased by 0.7 percentage points (+100 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. Therefore, the population growth in Portugal reached a peak in 2023 with 1.37 percent. Nevertheless, the last two years recorded a significantly lower population growth than the preceding years.Population growth deals with the annual change in total population, and is affected by factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Spain and Andorra.

This dataset is about countries per year in Portugal. It has 64 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and population.

Portugal PT: Population Projection: Mid Year data was reported at 9,933,334.000 Person in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,994,619.000 Person for 2049. Portugal PT: Population Projection: Mid Year data is updated yearly, averaging 10,111,287.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2050, with 101 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,843,431.000 Person in 2019 and a record low of 8,442,750.000 Person in 1950. Portugal PT: Population Projection: Mid Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

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 aged 0-14 years of Portugal decreased by 0.84% from 13.0 % in 2022 to 12.9 % in 2023. Since the 1.11% decline in 2013, population aged 0-14 years slumped by 12.75% in 2023. Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.