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.

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.

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.

Actual value and historical data chart for Portugal Population Male

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 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.

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.

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: 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.

Actual value and historical data chart for Portugal Population Ages 0 14 Total

Portugal PT: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 5.487 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.456 % for 2016. Portugal PT: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.810 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.508 % in 1995 and a record low of 5.441 % in 2015. Portugal PT: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Portugal PT: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 5.022 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.012 % for 2016. Portugal PT: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.389 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.963 % in 1960 and a record low of 5.012 % in 2016. Portugal PT: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 25 to 54 Years for Portugal (LFWA25TTPTA647N) from 1998 to 2024 about Portugal, 25 to 54 years, working-age, and population.

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Actual value and historical data chart for Portugal Population Ages 20 24 Male Percent Of Male Population