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A. Annual series
A.1 Foreign-born population, 2000-2023
(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
2023 330 631 695 0.6 53 414 329 16.2 4.0 161 738 0.0 0.3 -11.9
2022 328 721 891 0.8 51 364 162 15.6 4.3 183 633 0.1 0.4 13.3
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 281 710 914 -- 30 268 247 10.8 -- 218 646 0.1 0.7 --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 08/out./2024
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Born in Portugal
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 data on the foreign population and those with Portuguese nationality from 2011 onwards were reviewed by the responsible body and amended by OEm on 25/10/2023. 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 .

Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from For the data relating country of birth see US Census Bureau, Current Population Survey – Annual Social and Economic (ASEC) Supplement (also known as "March Supplement"). OCDE, Data by Theme, Demography and Population – Migration Statistics, International Migration Database (foreign population and with Portuguese nationality); United Nations Statistics Division (estimates).
A.1.1 Residents born in Portugal by sex, 2014-2023
(indivíduos)
Years All foreign-born Female Male
N N % of total N % of total
2023 161 738 86 743 53.6 74 995 46.4
2022 183 633 105 628 57.5 78 005 42.5
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: 08/out./2024
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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.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from US Census Bureau, Current Population Survey – Annual Social and Economic (ASEC) Supplement (also known as "March Supplement").
A.2 Foreign population, 2000-2023
(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
2023 330 631 695 0.6 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2022 328 721 891 0.8 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2021 326 195 440 0.3 21 169 137 6.5 -- 34 793 0.0 0.1 --
2020 325 268 184 0.3 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2019 324 355 831 0.4 21 693 288 6.7 -1.8 36 406 0.0 0.1 -11.3
2018 323 156 080 0.9 22 081 097 6.8 -1.7 41 052 0.0 0.1 10.8
2017 320 371 994 0.5 22 459 663 7.0 0.2 37 034 0.0 0.1 -14.7
2016 318 868 500 0.8 22 415 312 7.0 -0.0 43 406 0.0 0.1 -17.8
2015 316 167 956 0.9 22 426 200 7.1 0.7 52 834 0.0 0.1 11.2
2014 313 443 193 0.8 22 263 361 7.1 1.1 47 504 0.0 0.1 -0.9
2013 310 817 022 0.6 22 016 426 7.1 -0.4 47 954 0.0 0.1 1.4
2012 308 827 259 0.9 22 114 981 7.2 -0.5 47 298 0.0 0.1 -4.4
2011 306 109 661 0.6 22 225 536 7.3 2.7 49 473 0.0 0.1 -37.0
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 281 710 914 -- 16 579 283 5.9 -- -- -- -- --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable; [ e ]EstimateLast update: 08/out./2024
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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 data on the foreign population and those with Portuguese nationality from 2011 onwards were reviewed by the responsible body and amended by OEm on 25/10/2023. 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 .

Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from For the data relating country of birth see US Census Bureau, Current Population Survey – Annual Social and Economic (ASEC) Supplement (also known as "March Supplement"). OCDE, Data by Theme, Demography and Population – Migration Statistics, International Migration Database (foreign population and with Portuguese nationality); United Nations Statistics Division (estimates).
A.2.1 Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by sex, 2005-2021
(Individuals)
Years All foreign-born Female Male
N N % of total N % of total
2021 34 793 16 850 48.4 17 943 51.6
2019 36 406 15 442 42.4 20 964 57.6
2018 41 052 17 823 43.4 23 229 56.6
2017 37 034 18 270 49.3 18 764 50.7
2016 43 406 20 775 47.9 22 631 52.1
2015 52 834 23 888 45.2 28 946 54.8
2014 47 504 21 826 46.0 25 678 54.1
2013 47 954 25 495 53.2 22 459 46.8
2012 47 298 21 159 44.7 26 139 55.3
2011 49 473 23 430 47.4 26 043 52.6
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: 25/out./2023
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Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by sex
Metadata
Note The data has been revised since 2011 by the entity responsible and amended by OEm on 25/10/2023.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from OCDE, Data by Theme, Demography and Population – Migration Statistics, International Migration Database.
A.3 Consular registrations , 2008-2023
(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
2023 248 605 4.1 -- -- -- -- -- --
2022 238 824 -8.6 -- -- -- -- -- --
2021 261 203 -2.9 -- -- -- -- -- --
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: 14/mai./2025
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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 , 2000-2023
(Individuals)
Years Total inflows Portuguese inflows
N Change in N % of total Change in
2023 1 172 910 15.2 890 0.1 18.7
2022 1 018 350 37.6 750 0.1 0.0
2021 740 000 4.6 750 0.1 10.3
2020 707 360 -31.4 680 0.1 -27.7
2019 1 031 770 -5.9 940 0.1 5.6
2018 1 096 610 -2.7 890 0.1 -5.3
2017 1 127 170 -4.8 940 0.1 -6.9
2016 1 183 510 12.6 1 010 0.1 17.4
2015 1 051 030 3.4 860 0.1 -3.4
2014 1 016 550 2.6 890 0.1 -3.0
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: 30/set./2024
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Portuguese inflows
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.   The data for 2014 to 2022 was modified by the entity responsible and amended by OEm on 25/09/2024.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from US Department of Homeland Security, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics (Table 3 - Persons Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status by region and country of birth) and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).
A.5 Acquisition of citizenship of the destination country , 2000-2022
(Individuals)
Years Acquisition of citizenship by all foreigners Acquisition of citizenship by Portuguese
N Change in N % of total Change in
2022 969 380 19.1 1 896 0.2 21.9
2021 813 861 29.5 1 555 0.2 43.8
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: 11/set./2023
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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).
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from US Department of Homeland Security, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, Table 21 - Persons Naturalized by Region and Country of Birth.
A.6 Remittances , 2000-2024
(Euros, thousands)
Years Inward flows (thousand euros) (a) Outward flows (thousand euros) (b) Balance (a/b)
N Change in N Change in
2024 279 830 12.0 34 610 65.4 8
2023 249 910 2.0 20 920 8.7 12
2022 245 020 -2.2 19 240 46.6 13
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: 19/fev./2025
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Remittances
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.
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