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A. Annual series
A.1 Foreign-born population, 1991-2022
(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
2022 10 459 782 -2.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2021 10 678 632 -0.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2020 10 718 565 -0.1 1 340 456 12.5 10.7 328 0.0 0.0 4.1
2019 10 724 599 -0.2 1 211 382 11.3 -- 315 0.0 0.0 --
2018 10 741 165 -0.2 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2017 10 768 193 -0.1 1 220 395 11.3 -- 319 0.0 0.0 --
2016 10 783 748 1.2 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2015 10 659 737 -1.4 1 242 924 11.7 -- 323 0.0 0.0 707.5
2011 10 816 286 -0.7 -- -- -- 40 0.0 -- -88.4
2010 10 887 640 -2.1 1 321 149 12.1 -- 345 0.0 0.0 --
2006 11 125 179 0.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2005 11 082 751 0.4 1 190 707 10.8 -- 311 0.0 0.0 --
2004 11 040 650 1.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2001 10 934 097 -1.3 1 122 914 10.3 1.0 292 0.0 0.0 1.0
2000 11 082 103 8.4 1 111 665 10.0 -- 289 0.0 0.0 --
1991 10 223 392 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 17/out/2023
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Born in Portugal
Note For the years 1991, 2001 and 2011, the figures correspond to those calculated for the population resident in the respective censuses; the remain are official estimates.
The data from 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015 were revised by the UN and amended by OEm on 23/11/2022.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Helenical Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.), born abroad and in Portugal 2001 (information granted upon request); Vital Statistics, Migration movement, 1991, Usual resident population by country of citizenship and sex (Year 2001), 2004, 2005, 2006. Total da população em 2011. Born in Portugal and with Portuguese nationality granted upon request. Eurostat, Population on 1 January by age group, sex and citizenship (from 2016 onwards); The 2021 figure for Portuguese nationality is the result of the 2021 censuses and can be consulted at Greek statistical authority, Table A02. Population Census 2021. Permanent Population by sex and nationality; United Nations Statistics Division (2017), United Nations Statistics Division (2019) and United Nations Statistics Division (other data) (the UN figures are estimates).
A.1.1 Residents born in Portugal by sex, 2000-2020
(indivíduos)
Years All foreign-born Female Male
N N % of total N % of total
2020 328 208 63.4 120 36.6
2019 315 205 65.1 110 34.9
2017 319 218 68.3 101 31.7
2015 323 219 67.8 104 32.2
2010 345 224 64.9 121 35.1
2005 311 212 68.2 99 31.8
2000 289 208 72.0 81 28.0
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 23/nov/2022
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Residents born in Portugal by sex
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from United Nations Statistics Division (2017), United Nations Statistics Division (2019) and United Nations Statistics Division (other data) (the UN figures are estimates).
A.2 Foreign population, 1991-2022
(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
2022 10 459 782 -2.0 747 867 7.2 -18.8 -- -- -- --
2021 10 678 632 -0.4 921 485 8.6 1.7 363 0.0 -- 41.8
2020 10 718 565 -0.1 906 345 8.5 9.0 256 0.0 0.0 -10.2
2019 10 724 599 -0.2 831 692 7.8 1.9 285 0.0 0.0 1.1
2018 10 741 165 -0.2 816 059 7.6 0.7 282 0.0 -- 2.9
2017 10 768 193 -0.1 810 034 7.5 1.5 274 0.0 0.0 -0.7
2016 10 783 748 1.2 798 357 7.4 -- 276 0.0 -- --
2015 10 659 737 -1.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2011 10 816 286 -0.7 -- -- -- 56 0.0 -- --
2010 10 887 640 -2.1 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2006 11 125 179 0.4 695 979 6.3 15.2 2 0.0 -- -95.2
2005 11 082 751 0.4 604 215 5.5 3.1 42 0.0 0.0 2000.0
2004 11 040 650 1.0 586 044 5.3 -23.1 2 0.0 -- -99.2
2001 10 934 097 -1.3 762 191 7.0 -- 250 0.0 0.0 --
2000 11 082 103 8.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
1991 10 223 392 -- 146 162 1.4 -- 285 0.0 -- --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 17/out/2023
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Foreigners with Portuguese citizenship
Note For the years 1991, 2001 and 2011, the figures correspond to those calculated for the population resident in the respective censuses; the remain are official estimates.
The data from 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015 were revised by the UN and amended by OEm on 23/11/2022.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Helenical Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.), born abroad and in Portugal 2001 (information granted upon request); Vital Statistics, Migration movement, 1991, Usual resident population by country of citizenship and sex (Year 2001), 2004, 2005, 2006. Total da população em 2011. Born in Portugal and with Portuguese nationality granted upon request. Eurostat, Population on 1 January by age group, sex and citizenship (from 2016 onwards); The 2021 figure for Portuguese nationality is the result of the 2021 censuses and can be consulted at Greek statistical authority, Table A02. Population Census 2021. Permanent Population by sex and nationality; United Nations Statistics Division (2017), United Nations Statistics Division (2019) and United Nations Statistics Division (other data) (the UN figures are estimates).
A.2.1 Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by sex, 2021
(Individuals)
Years All foreign-born Female Male
% of total % of total
2021 363 187 51.5 176 48.5
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 17/out/2023
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Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by sex
A.3 Consular registrations , 2008-2022
(Individuals)
Years All registrations Registrations by migrants born in Portugal Registrations by migrants with Portuguese citizenship
N Change in % of total Change in % of total Change in
2022 962 6.0 -- -- -- -- -- --
2021 908 15.8 -- -- -- -- -- --
2020 784 15.1 -- -- -- -- -- --
2019 681 11.3 -- -- -- -- -- --
2018 612 -5.8 -- -- -- -- -- --
2011 650 10.7 -- -- -- -- -- --
2008 587 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 24/out/2023
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All consular resgistrations
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Portuguese consulates abroad and Consular Management System (DGACCP), values granted upon request.
A.4 Foreign inflows , 2000-2011
(Individuals)
Years Total inflows Portuguese inflows
N Change in N % of total Change in
2011 -- -- 14 -- -33.3
2010 -- -- 21 -- 31.2
2009 -- -- 16 -- 6.7
2008 -- -- 15 -- 275.0
2007 133 185 -- 4 0.0 33.3
2006 -- -- 3 -- -25.0
2005 -- -- 4 -- -33.3
2004 -- -- 6 -- 50.0
2002 -- -- 4 -- 100.0
2001 -- -- 2 -- -75.0
2000 -- -- 8 -- --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 03/jun/2019
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Portuguese inflows
Note The data were rectified by the responsible entity and altered by the OEm on 04/06/2019.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Helenical Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.) (information granted upon request).
A.5 Acquisition of citizenship of the destination country , 2004-2022
(Individuals)
Years Acquisition of citizenship by all foreigners Acquisition of citizenship by Portuguese
N Change in N % of total Change in
2022 12 733 25.8 4 0.0 33.3
2021 10 120 -23.8 3 0.0 50.0
2020 13 272 -18.7 2 0.0 --
2019 16 328 -41.4 0 0.0 --
2018 27 857 -18.8 2 0.0 -33.3
2017 34 305 3.3 3 0.0 --
2016 33 210 138.4 0 0.0 --
2015 13 933 -33.4 3 0.0 200.0
2014 20 913 -29.0 1 0.0 0.0
2013 29 462 45.1 1 0.0 0.0
2012 20 302 15.8 1 0.0 -50.0
2011 17 533 86.8 2 0.0 0.0
2010 9 387 -44.8 2 0.0 --
2009 17 019 0.6 -- -- --
2008 16 922 331.6 1 0.0 0.0
2007 3 921 99.8 1 0.0 --
2006 1 962 14.7 -- -- --
2005 1 711 20.1 -- -- --
2004 1 425 -- -- -- --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 27/mar/2024
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Acquisition of citizenship by Portuguese
Note Only in 2007 begins to be provided the variable "previous country of nationality", in previous years there is only total of foreigners.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Ministry of Interior, por intermédio do Helenical Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.) (informação concedida mediante pedido); Eurostat, Acquisition of citizenship by sex, age group and former citizenship (2008-2010) (accessed in 12/07/2012).
A.6 Remittances , 2000-2023
(Euros, thousands)
Years Inward flows (thousand euros) (a) Outward flows (thousand euros) (b) Balance (a/b)
Change in Change in
2023 1 120 -35.3 290 -3.3 4
2022 1 730 -1.1 300 42.9 6
2021 1 750 75.0 210 -4.6 8
2020 1 000 -1.0 220 10.0 5
2019 1 010 -6.5 200 -48.7 5
2018 1 080 -5.3 390 2.6 3
2017 1 140 1325.0 380 11.8 3
2016 80 -20.0 340 88.9 0.24
2015 100 -41.2 180 -5.3 0.56
2014 170 -84.8 190 -32.1 0.90
2013 1 120 -8.2 280 -67.1 4
2012 1 220 31.2 850 -33.6 1.44
2011 930 -29.6 1 280 23.1 0.73
2010 1 320 10.9 1 040 352.2 1.27
2009 1 190 3.5 230 27.8 5
2008 1 150 7.5 180 -10.0 6
2007 1 070 224.2 200 17.6 5
2006 330 37.5 170 -19.0 1.95
2005 240 -11.1 210 -4.6 1.15
2004 270 -35.7 220 69.2 1.23
2003 420 -22.2 130 18.2 3
2002 540 -16.9 110 1000.0 5
2001 650 -3.0 10 -75.0 65
2000 670 -- 40 -- 17
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 20/fev/2024
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Remittances
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Banco de PortugalBP stat, Estatísticas de balança de pagamentos, Remessas de emigrantes/imigrantes.
B. Census
B.1 Resident population by census and nationality, according to country of birth , 2011-2012
(indivíduos)
Nationality Total Population Foreign-born Born in Portugal
N % N % N %
2011/2012            
Total Population 10 809 581 100.0 1 283 107 100.0 334 100.0
Nationality of the destination country 9 904 286 91.6 512 269 39.9 127 38.0
Foreign nationality 905 295 8.4 770 838 60.1 207 62.0
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 27/mar/2024
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Residents born in Portugal by nationality
Note ! Other situations or missing values: 6,705
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from União Europeia, Eurostat, 2011 census hub
B.2 Resident population by census and sex, according to country of birth , 2001-2012
(indivíduos)
By sex Total Population Foreign-born Born in Portugal
N % N % N %
2011/2012            
Total Population 10 816 286 100.0 1 286 067 100 336 100
Female 5 513 063 51.0 662 597 51.5 219 65.2
Male 5 303 223 49.0 623 470 48.5 117 34.8
2001/2002            
Total Population 10 934 097 100.0 1 122 894 100 292 100
Female 5 520 671 50.5 557 446 49.6 210 71.9
Male 5 413 426 49.5 565 448 50.4 82 28.1
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 27/mar/2024
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Residents born in Portugal by sex
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from European Union, Eurostat2011 census hub
B.3 Resident population by census and age group, according to country of birth , 2001-2012
(indivíduos)
By age group Total Population Foreign-born Born in Portugal
N % N % N %
2011/2012            
Total Population 10 816 286 100.0 1 286 067 11.2 336 0.0
-15 Years 1 569 268 14.5 69 533 5.4 23 6.8
15-39 Years 3 539 448 32.7 640 631 49.8 111 33.0
40-64 Years 3 598 718 33.3 478 197 37.2 170 50.6
65+ Years 2 108 852 19.5 97 706 7.6 32 9.5
2001/2002            
Total Population 10 934 097 100.0 1 122 894 9.2 292 0.0
-15 Years 1 660 899 15.2 121 870 10.9 13 4.5
15-39 Years 4 062 408 37.2 628 016 55.9 137 46.9
40-64 Years 3 383 556 31.0 263 331 23.5 131 44.9
65+ Years 1 827 234 16.7 109 677 9.8 11 3.8
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 27/mar/2024
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Residents born in Portugal by age group
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from European Union, Eurostat2011 census hub
B.5 Residents born in Portugal by labour force status , 2011-2012
(indivíduos)
By labour force status Total Population Foreign-born Born in Portugal
N % N % N %
2011/2012            
Total Population 10 816 286 100.0 1 286 067 100.0 336 100.0
Employed 3 727 633 34.5 605 945 47.1 122 36.3
Unemployed 859 003 8.0 186 170 14.5 27 8.0
Inactive 6 229 650 57.6 493 952 38.4 187 55.7
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 27/mar/2024
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Residents born in Portugal by labour force status
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from União Europeia, Eurostat, 2011 census hub

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