A. Annual series
A.1 Foreign-born population, 2000-2021
(Individuals)
Years
|
Total Population
|
|
Foreign-born
|
|
All foreign-born
|
|
Born in Portugal
|
N
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
As a % of all foreign-born
|
Change in
|
2021
|
326,195,440
|
0.3
|
|
49,266,476
|
15.1
|
0.1
|
|
162,121
| 0.0
|
0.3
|
3.0
|
2020
|
325,268,184
|
0.3
|
|
49,233,777
|
15.1
|
-2.2
|
|
157,418
| 0.0
|
0.3
|
-2.8
|
2019
|
324,355,831
|
0.4
|
|
50,340,046
|
15.5
|
0.4
|
|
161,936
| 0.0
|
0.3
|
-9.3
|
2018
|
323,156,080
|
0.9
|
|
50,142,002
|
15.5
|
3.8
|
|
178,500
| 0.1
|
0.4
|
-2.0
|
2017
|
320,371,994
|
0.5
|
|
48,295,479
|
15.1
|
2.1
|
|
182,219
| 0.1
|
0.4
|
23.0
|
2016
|
318,868,500
|
0.8
|
|
47,301,184
|
14.8
|
2.0
|
|
148,209
| 0.0
|
0.3
|
-9.5
|
2015
|
316,167,956
|
0.9
|
|
46,397,251
|
14.7
|
3.3
|
|
163,767
| 0.1
|
0.4
|
22.2
|
2014
|
313,443,193
|
0.8
|
|
44,905,632
|
14.3
|
2.2
|
|
134,003
| 0.0
|
0.3
|
-15.2
|
2013
|
310,817,022
|
0.6
|
|
43,960,023
|
14.2
|
-0.2
|
|
158,002
| 0.1
|
0.4
|
-5.2
|
2012
|
308,827,259
|
0.9
|
|
44,056,641
|
14.3
|
4.6
|
|
166,582
| 0.1
|
0.4
|
-6.2
|
2011
|
306,109,661
|
0.6
|
|
42,109,468
|
13.8
|
5.4
|
|
177,561
| 0.1
|
0.4
|
-7.4
|
2010
|
304,279,926
|
0.9
|
|
39,937,022
|
13.1
|
2.5
|
|
191,803
| 0.1
|
0.5
|
11.8
|
2009
|
301,482,827
|
0.8
|
|
38,947,597
|
12.9
|
-1.7
|
|
171,506
| 0.1
|
0.4
|
-21.2
|
2008
|
299,105,719
|
0.8
|
|
39,624,216
|
13.2
|
0.2
|
|
217,540
| 0.1
|
0.6
|
-18.4
|
2007
|
296,824,002
|
1.0
|
|
39,524,899
|
13.3
|
4.3
|
|
266,612
| 0.1
|
0.7
|
37.7
|
2006
|
293,834,358
|
0.9
|
|
37,910,218
|
12.9
|
1.3
|
|
193,621
| 0.1
|
0.5
|
7.9
|
2005
|
291,166,198
|
..
|
|
37,408,445
|
12.8
|
-2.2
|
|
179,463
| 0.1
|
0.5
|
-4.7
|
2004
|
..
|
..
|
|
38,234,138
|
..
|
2.8
|
|
188,277
| ..
|
0.5
|
-0.3
|
2003
|
..
|
..
|
|
37,174,627
|
..
|
3.3
|
|
188,874
| ..
|
0.5
|
-1.0
|
2002
|
..
|
..
|
|
35,978,543
|
..
|
8.7
|
|
190,736
| ..
|
0.5
|
-9.3
|
2001
|
..
|
..
|
|
33,107,273
|
..
|
9.4
|
|
210,269
| ..
|
0.6
|
-3.8
|
2000
|
281,710,909
|
..
|
|
30,268,247
|
10.8
|
..
|
|
218,646
| 0.1
|
0.7
|
..
|
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 03/03/2022
Metadata
Note Some differences in the annual values of those born in Portugal and those born abroad may be due to the fact that the collection of information is done through sample processes. In some years there may be almost no change, which we think is due to the same reason.
The series of the foreign population and with Portuguese nationality used by OEm was altered on 30/04/2020 and all values were revised.
The total population and foreign-born data (2014 to 2019) were amended by the entity responsible and corrected by OEm on 05/05/2021.
Some differences in the annual values of those born in Portugal and those born abroad may be due to the fact that the collection of information is done through sample processes. In some years there may be almost no change, which we think is due to the same reason.
The value of Portuguese nationals refers only to persons born abroad with Portuguese nationality to reside in the .
A.1.1 Residents born in Portugal by sex, 2014-2021
(indivíduos)
Years
| All foreign-born
|
Female
|
Male
|
N
|
N
|
% of total
|
N
|
% of total
|
2021
|
162,121
|
88,104
|
54.4
|
74,017
|
45.7
|
2020
|
157,418
|
78,317
|
49.8
|
79,101
|
50.2
|
2019
|
161,936
|
87,939
|
54.3
|
73,997
|
45.7
|
2018
|
178,500
|
101,385
|
56.8
|
77,115
|
43.2
|
2017
|
182,219
|
97,306
|
53.4
|
84,913
|
46.6
|
2016
|
148,209
|
67,125
|
45.3
|
81,084
|
54.7
|
2015
|
163,767
|
80,343
|
49.1
|
83,424
|
51.0
|
2014
|
134,003
|
68,843
|
51.4
|
65,160
|
48.6
|
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 03/03/2022
Residents born in Portugal by sex
Metadata
Note Some differences in the annual values of those born in Portugal and those born abroad may be due to the fact that the collection of information is done through sample processes. In some years there may be almost no change, which we think is due to the same reason.
A.2 Foreign population, 2000-2021
(Individuals)
Years
|
Total Population
|
|
All foreign-born
|
|
All foreign-born
|
|
Foreigners with Portuguese citizenship
|
N
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
As a % of all foreigners
|
Change in
|
2021
|
326,195,440
|
0.3
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
2020
|
325,268,184
|
0.3
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
2019
|
324,355,831
|
0.4
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
2018
|
323,156,080
|
0.9
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
2017
|
320,371,994
|
0.5
|
|
22,415,312
|
7.0
|
-0.0
|
|
48,158
| 0.0
|
0.1
|
-21.0
|
2016
|
318,868,500
|
0.8
|
|
22,426,200
|
7.0
|
0.7
|
|
60,988
| 0.0
|
0.1
|
10.7
|
2015
|
316,167,956
|
0.9
|
|
22,263,361
|
7.0
|
1.1
|
|
55,111
| 0.0
|
0.1
|
-3.8
|
2014
|
313,443,193
|
0.8
|
|
22,016,426
|
7.0
|
-0.4
|
|
57,288
| 0.0
|
0.1
|
8.6
|
2013
|
310,817,022
|
0.6
|
|
22,114,981
|
7.1
|
-0.5
|
|
52,740
| 0.0
|
0.1
|
-7.0
|
2012
|
308,827,259
|
0.9
|
|
22,225,536
|
7.2
|
-1.0
|
|
56,704
| 0.0
|
0.1
|
-13.0
|
2011
|
306,109,661
|
0.6
|
|
22,460,563
|
7.3
|
3.8
|
|
65,163
| 0.0
|
0.2
|
-17.0
|
2010
|
304,279,926
|
0.9
|
|
21,640,993
|
7.1
|
-0.2
|
|
78,522
| 0.0
|
0.2
|
26.5
|
2009
|
301,482,827
|
0.8
|
|
21,685,745
|
7.2
|
-0.7
|
|
62,059
| 0.0
|
0.2
|
-8.8
|
2008
|
299,105,719
|
0.8
|
|
21,843,559
|
7.3
|
0.7
|
|
68,029
| 0.0
|
0.2
|
-2.0
|
2007
|
296,824,002
|
1.0
|
|
21,696,303
|
7.3
|
4.1
|
|
69,433
| 0.0
|
0.2
|
5.3
|
2006
|
293,834,358
|
0.9
|
|
20,836,032
|
7.1
|
4.9
|
|
65,963
| 0.0
|
0.2
|
-7.2
|
2005
|
291,166,198
|
..
|
|
19,857,656
|
6.8
|
-3.8
|
|
71,039
| 0.0
|
0.2
|
..
|
2004
|
..
|
..
|
|
20,634,068
|
..
|
0.7
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
2003
|
..
|
..
|
|
20,490,602
|
..
|
10.6
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
2002
|
..
|
..
|
|
18,533,679
|
..
|
4.4
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
2001
|
..
|
..
|
|
17,757,696
|
..
|
7.1
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
2000
|
281,710,909
|
..
|
|
16,579,283
|
5.9
|
..
|
|
..
| ..
|
..
|
..
|
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 03/03/2022
Foreigners with Portuguese citizenship
Metadata
Note Some differences in the annual values of those born in Portugal and those born abroad may be due to the fact that the collection of information is done through sample processes. In some years there may be almost no change, which we think is due to the same reason.
The series of the foreign population and with Portuguese nationality used by OEm was altered on 30/04/2020 and all values were revised.
The total population and foreign-born data (2014 to 2019) were amended by the entity responsible and corrected by OEm on 05/05/2021.
Some differences in the annual values of those born in Portugal and those born abroad may be due to the fact that the collection of information is done through sample processes. In some years there may be almost no change, which we think is due to the same reason.
The value of Portuguese nationals refers only to persons born abroad with Portuguese nationality to reside in the .
A.2.1 Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by sex, 2005-2017
(Individuals)
Years
| All foreign-born
|
Female
|
Male
|
N
|
N
|
% of total
|
N
|
% of total
|
2017
|
48,158
|
22,999
|
47.8
|
25,159
|
52.2
|
2016
|
60,988
|
27,703
|
45.4
|
33,285
|
54.6
|
2015
|
55,111
|
25,898
|
47.0
|
29,213
|
53.0
|
2014
|
57,288
|
30,754
|
53.7
|
26,534
|
46.3
|
2013
|
52,740
|
24,357
|
46.2
|
28,383
|
53.8
|
2012
|
56,704
|
27,550
|
48.6
|
29,154
|
51.4
|
2011
|
65,163
|
30,796
|
47.3
|
34,367
|
52.8
|
2010
|
78,522
|
37,125
|
47.3
|
41,397
|
52.7
|
2009
|
62,059
|
28,219
|
45.5
|
33,840
|
54.5
|
2008
|
68,029
|
31,448
|
46.2
|
36,581
|
53.8
|
2007
|
69,433
|
31,550
|
45.4
|
37,883
|
54.6
|
2006
|
65,963
|
30,965
|
47.0
|
34,998
|
53.1
|
2005
|
71,039
|
35,068
|
49.4
|
35,971
|
50.6
|
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 04/05/2021
Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by sex
A.3 Consular registrations, 2008-2020
(Individuals)
Years
|
All registrations
|
|
Registrations by migrants born in Portugal
|
|
Registrations by migrants with Portuguese citizenship
|
N
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
Change in
|
2020
|
269,118
|
1.8
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
2019
|
264,279
|
30.4
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
2018
|
202,583
|
0.7
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
2017
|
201,227
|
-36.3
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
2016
|
315,808
|
62.2
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
2015
|
194,728
|
-2.7
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
2014
|
200,070
|
0.6
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
2013
|
198,781
|
1.8
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
|
..
|
..
|
..
|
2012
|
195,164
|
1.6
|
|
168,484
|
86.3
|
0.8
|
|
151,116
|
77.4
|
2.0
|
2011
|
191,987
|
0.9
|
|
167,173
|
87.1
|
-0.1
|
|
148,106
|
77.2
|
-20.9
|
2010
|
190,199
|
2.3
|
|
167,395
|
88.0
|
1.5
|
|
187,143
|
98.4
|
2.4
|
2009
|
185,860
|
3.9
|
|
164,989
|
88.8
|
1.3
|
|
182,828
|
98.4
|
3.7
|
2008
|
178,865
|
..
|
|
162,898
|
91.1
|
..
|
|
176,323
|
98.6
|
..
|
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 29/09/2021
All consular resgistrations
Metadata
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Portuguese consulates abroad and Consular Management System (DGACCP), values grantes upon request.
A.4 Foreign inflows, 2000-2020
(Individuals)
Years
|
Total inflows
|
|
Portuguese inflows
|
N
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
Change in
|
2020
|
707,362
|
-31.4
|
|
679
|
0.1
|
-27.8
|
2019
|
1,031,765
|
-5.9
|
|
940
|
0.1
|
5.7
|
2018
|
1,096,611
|
-2.7
|
|
889
|
0.1
|
-5.3
|
2017
|
1,127,167
|
-4.8
|
|
939
|
0.1
|
-6.7
|
2016
|
1,183,505
|
12.6
|
|
1,006
|
0.1
|
17.4
|
2015
|
1,051,031
|
3.4
|
|
857
|
0.1
|
-3.9
|
2014
|
1,016,518
|
2.6
|
|
892
|
0.1
|
-2.8
|
2013
|
990,553
|
-4.0
|
|
918
|
0.1
|
13.2
|
2012
|
1,031,631
|
-2.9
|
|
811
|
0.1
|
-1.2
|
2011
|
1,062,040
|
1.9
|
|
821
|
0.1
|
8.7
|
2010
|
1,042,625
|
-7.8
|
|
755
|
0.1
|
-20.2
|
2009
|
1,130,818
|
2.1
|
|
946
|
0.1
|
22.5
|
2008
|
1,107,126
|
5.2
|
|
772
|
0.1
|
-24.2
|
2007
|
1,052,415
|
-16.9
|
|
1,019
|
0.1
|
-27.7
|
2006
|
1,266,129
|
12.8
|
|
1,409
|
0.1
|
25.2
|
2005
|
1,122,257
|
17.2
|
|
1,125
|
0.1
|
5.2
|
2004
|
957,883
|
36.2
|
|
1,069
|
0.1
|
32.3
|
2003
|
703,542
|
-33.6
|
|
808
|
0.1
|
-38.5
|
2002
|
1,059,356
|
0.0
|
|
1,313
|
0.1
|
-18.4
|
2001
|
1,058,902
|
25.9
|
|
1,609
|
0.2
|
19.8
|
2000
|
841,002
|
..
|
|
1,343
|
0.2
|
..
|
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 12/01/2022
Metadata
Note The entries correspond to permanent residence permits (including changes in status), by country of birth, for the fiscal year ending 30 September of the (civil) year that was marked and started on 1 October of the previous year.
A.5 Acquisition of citizenship of the destination country, 2000-2020
(Individuals)
Years
|
Acquisition of citizenship by all foreigners
|
|
Acquisition of citizenship by Portuguese
|
N
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
Change in
|
2020
|
628,254
|
-25.5
|
|
1,081
|
0.2
|
-36.9
|
2019
|
843,593
|
10.7
|
|
1,712
|
0.2
|
-15.7
|
2018
|
761,901
|
7.7
|
|
2,031
|
0.3
|
12.4
|
2017
|
707,265
|
-6.1
|
|
1,807
|
0.3
|
8.5
|
2016
|
753,060
|
3.1
|
|
1,665
|
0.2
|
-1.5
|
2015
|
730,259
|
11.8
|
|
1,690
|
0.2
|
6.5
|
2014
|
653,416
|
-16.2
|
|
1,587
|
0.2
|
0.1
|
2013
|
779,929
|
3.0
|
|
1,585
|
0.2
|
-1.4
|
2012
|
757,434
|
9.1
|
|
1,607
|
0.2
|
12.7
|
2011
|
694,193
|
12.0
|
|
1,426
|
0.2
|
12.6
|
2010
|
619,913
|
-16.6
|
|
1,266
|
0.2
|
-40.9
|
2009
|
743,715
|
-28.9
|
|
2,143
|
0.3
|
-46.3
|
2008
|
1,046,539
|
58.4
|
|
3,988
|
0.4
|
59.1
|
2007
|
660,477
|
-6.0
|
|
2,506
|
0.4
|
-5.0
|
2006
|
702,589
|
16.3
|
|
2,638
|
0.4
|
9.8
|
2005
|
604,280
|
12.5
|
|
2,403
|
0.4
|
10.6
|
2004
|
537,151
|
16.0
|
|
2,173
|
0.4
|
6.7
|
2003
|
463,204
|
-19.3
|
|
2,037
|
0.4
|
-7.3
|
2002
|
573,708
|
-5.7
|
|
2,198
|
0.4
|
-20.9
|
2001
|
608,205
|
-31.6
|
|
2,780
|
0.5
|
-41.6
|
2000
|
888,788
|
..
|
|
4,756
|
0.5
|
..
|
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 12/01/2022
Acquisition of citizenship by Portuguese
Metadata
Note The values presented in the table refer to fiscal years (from October 1 of the year prior to September 30 of the year indicated).
A.6 Remittances, 2000-2021
(Euros, thousands)
Years
|
Inward flows (thousand euros) (a)
|
|
Outward flows (thousand euros) (b)
|
Balance (a/b)
|
N
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
Change in
|
2021
|
250,540
|
2.4
|
|
13,120
|
58.3
|
19
|
2020
|
244,740
|
5.9
|
|
8,290
|
34.6
|
30
|
2019
|
231,110
|
-9.1
|
|
6,160
|
-23.4
|
38
|
2018
|
254,350
|
-3.1
|
|
8,040
|
-15.1
|
32
|
2017
|
262,560
|
8.0
|
|
9,470
|
-6.0
|
28
|
2016
|
243,170
|
15.7
|
|
10,080
|
8.6
|
24
|
2015
|
210,220
|
28.6
|
|
9,280
|
26.6
|
23
|
2014
|
163,450
|
16.5
|
|
7,330
|
2.7
|
22
|
2013
|
140,320
|
3.5
|
|
7,140
|
-15.7
|
20
|
2012
|
135,550
|
3.9
|
|
8,470
|
17.3
|
16
|
2011
|
130,420
|
0.3
|
|
7,220
|
20.3
|
18
|
2010
|
129,980
|
2.1
|
|
6,000
|
-0.5
|
22
|
2009
|
127,280
|
-25.8
|
|
6,030
|
-4.3
|
21
|
2008
|
171,460
|
-14.5
|
|
6,300
|
-18.2
|
27
|
2007
|
200,640
|
-10.0
|
|
7,700
|
-40.7
|
26
|
2006
|
223,000
|
2.1
|
|
12,980
|
-14.7
|
17
|
2005
|
218,370
|
-5.8
|
|
15,210
|
2.5
|
14
|
2004
|
231,900
|
-14.8
|
|
14,840
|
-1.7
|
16
|
2003
|
272,120
|
-26.9
|
|
15,100
|
-19.8
|
18
|
2002
|
372,450
|
-5.6
|
|
18,840
|
-30.1
|
20
|
2001
|
394,580
|
-11.0
|
|
26,940
|
6.2
|
15
|
2000
|
443,460
|
..
|
|
25,370
|
..
|
17
|
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 21/02/2022
Metadata
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Banco de Portugal,
BP stat, Estatísticas de balança de pagamentos, Remessas de emigrantes/imigrantes.
B. Census