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
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 .
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
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, 2000-2023
(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
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 .
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
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.
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
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
% of total
|
Change in
|
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: 24/out./2023
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
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.
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
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
, 2000-2023
(Euros, thousands)
Years
|
Inward flows (thousand euros) (a)
|
|
Outward flows (thousand euros) (b)
|
Balance (a/b)
|
N
|
Change in
|
|
N
|
Change in
|
2023
|
295 230
|
20.5
|
|
19 450
|
1.1
|
15
|
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: 20/fev./2024
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