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A. Annual series
A.1 Foreign-born population, 1996-2021
(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 36 328 475 -3.8 9 606 600 26.4 19.4 133 695 0.4 1.4 -11.0
2020 37 742 157 0.9 8 049 323 21.3 1.1 150 166 0.4 1.9 1.1
2019 37 411 047 2.2 7 960 657 21.3 1.3 148 513 0.4 1.9 -7.8
2017 36 624 199 6.3 7 861 226 21.5 -4.4 161 055 0.4 2.0 12.5
2016 34 460 060 -4.4 8 219 550 23.9 10.6 143 160 0.4 1.8 3.3
2015 36 026 668 9.7 7 428 657 20.6 2.9 138 589 0.4 1.9 -1.2
2011 32 852 325 -3.8 7 217 295 22.0 6.8 140 310 0.4 2.0 1.3
2010 34 147 566 9.3 6 761 226 19.8 9.3 138 520 0.4 2.0 -7.9
2006 31 241 030 -2.9 6 186 950 19.8 1.8 150 390 0.5 2.4 6.6
2005 32 164 313 7.2 6 078 985 18.9 11.6 141 057 0.4 2.3 -8.1
2001 30 007 095 -1.9 5 448 480 18.2 -1.2 153 530 0.5 2.8 -0.5
2000 30 588 379 6.0 5 511 914 18.0 10.9 154 283 0.5 2.8 -2.8
1996 28 846 761 -- 4 971 070 17.2 -- 158 815 0.6 3.2 --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 24/nov/2022
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Born in Portugal
Note Data obtained by sampling (about 20% of the total population).    The data for 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015 were reviewed by the UN and amended by OEm on 24/11/2022.
A.1.1 Residents born in Portugal by sex, 2000-2021
(indivíduos)
Years All foreign-born Female Male
N N % of total N % of total
2021 133 700 68 265 51.1 65 435 49.0
2020 150 166 76 816 51.2 73 350 48.8
2019 148 513 75 971 51.2 72 542 48.8
2017 161 055 82 046 51.0 79 009 49.1
2016 143 160 72 970 51.0 70 190 49.0
2015 138 589 70 894 51.2 67 695 48.8
2011 140 315 71 490 51.0 68 825 49.1
2010 138 520 70 566 51.0 67 954 49.1
2005 141 057 72 565 51.4 68 492 48.6
2000 154 283 79 855 51.8 74 428 48.2
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 24/nov/2022
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Residents born in Portugal by sex
Note Data obtained by sampling (about 25% of the total population).
The totals in this table may not correspond to those in table "A.1 Resident population by place of birth" due to source rounding issues.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Statistics Canada2011 Census2016 Census, 2021 CensusUnited Nations Statistics Division (2017), United Nations Statistics Division (2019) and United Nations Statistics Division (other data) (the UN figures are estimates).
A.1.2 Residents born in Portugal by age group, 2011-2021
(Individuals)
Years All foreign-born < 15 15-39 40-64 > 65
N N % of total N % of total N % of total N % of total
2021 133 695 1 175 0.9 21 117 15.8 55 758 41.7 55 645 41.6
2016 143 155 1 520 1.1 16 462 11.5 76 778 53.6 48 395 33.8
2011 140 305 860 0.6 21 537 15.4 79 393 56.6 38 515 27.5
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 26/out/2022
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Residents born in Portugal by age group
Note Data obtained by sampling (about 25% of the total population).
In 2011 and 2016 a homogeneous distribution was assumed in the 35-44 group to match the groups used and the groups made available in Statistics of Canada. In 2021 a homogeneous distribution in the 25-54 group was assumed to match the groups used and the groups made available in Statistics of Canada.
The totals in this table may not correspond to those in table "A.1 Resident population by place of birth" due to source rounding issues.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Statistics Canada2011 Census2016 Census, 2021 Census.
A.2 Foreign population, 1996-2021
(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 36 328 475 -3.8 3 185 250 8.8 -- 24 270 0.1 0.3 --
2020 37 742 157 0.9 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2019 37 411 047 2.2 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2017 36 624 199 6.3 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2016 34 460 060 -4.4 2 425 190 7.0 -- 25 855 0.1 0.3 --
2015 36 026 668 9.7 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2011 32 852 325 -3.8 1 957 015 6.0 -- 23 765 0.1 0.3 --
2010 34 147 566 9.3 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2006 31 241 030 -2.9 1 760 865 5.6 -- 57 075 0.2 0.9 --
2005 32 164 313 7.2 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2001 30 007 095 -1.9 1 370 005 4.6 -- -- -- -- --
2000 30 588 379 6.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
1996 28 846 761 -- 1 543 285 5.4 -- -- -- -- --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 24/nov/2022
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Foreigners with Portuguese citizenship
Note Data obtained by sampling (about 20% of the total population).    The data for 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015 were reviewed by the UN and amended by OEm on 24/11/2022.
A.2.1 Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by sex, 2006-2021
(Individuals)
Years All foreign-born Female Male
N N % of total N % of total
2021 24 275 11 400 47.0 12 875 53.0
2016 25 855 12 565 48.6 13 290 51.4
2011 23 765 12 070 50.8 11 695 49.2
2006 57 080 29 130 51.0 27 950 49.0
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 26/out/2022
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Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by sex
Note Data obtained by sampling (about 25% of the total population).
The totals in this table may not correspond to those in table "A.2 Foreign population" due to source rounding issues.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Statistics Canada, 2006 Census2011 Census2016 Census, 2021 Census.
A.2.2 Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by age group , 2011-2021
(Individuals)
Years All foreign-born < 15 15-39 40-64 > 65
N N % of total N % of total N % of total N % of total
2021 24 265 750 3.1 7 172 29.6 12 003 49.5 4 340 17.9
2016 25 855 965 3.7 6 472 25.0 13 518 52.3 4 900 19.0
2011 23 760 475 2.0 6 190 26.1 12 705 53.5 4 390 18.5
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 26/out/2022
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Resident population with Portuguese citizenship by age group
Note Data obtained by sampling (about 25% of the total population).
In 2011 and 2016 a homogeneous distribution was assumed in the 35-44 group to match the groups used and the groups made available in Statistics of Canada. In 2021 a homogeneous distribution in the 25-54 group was assumed to match the groups used and the groups made available in Statistics of Canada.
The totals in this table may not correspond to those in table "A.2 Foreign population" due to source rounding issues.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Statistics Canada2011 Census2016 Census, 2021 Census.
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 166 651 -10.4 -- -- -- -- -- --
2021 186 065 -1.5 -- -- -- -- -- --
2020 188 826 4.0 -- -- -- -- -- --
2019 181 645 34.2 -- -- -- -- -- --
2018 135 301 -0.3 -- -- -- -- -- --
2017 135 678 -3.0 -- -- -- -- -- --
2016 139 924 -41.3 -- -- -- -- -- --
2015 238 369 -3.3 -- -- -- -- -- --
2014 246 432 63.1 -- -- -- -- -- --
2013 151 087 12.8 -- -- -- -- -- --
2012 133 954 1.1 103 653 77.4 2.1 115 786 86.4 1.9
2011 132 467 1.4 101 519 76.6 -1.1 113 649 85.8 -11.2
2010 130 607 3.2 102 603 78.6 2.3 128 052 98.0 3.2
2009 126 612 12.5 100 296 79.2 10.4 124 082 98.0 12.8
2008 112 552 -- 90 819 80.7 -- 110 054 97.8 --
[ .. ]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 under request.
A.4 Foreign inflows , 2000-2023
(Individuals)
Years Total inflows Portuguese inflows
N Change in N % of total Change in
2023 471 810 7.8 1 005 0.2 14.9
2022 437 590 7.8 875 0.2 -1.7
2021 406 045 120.0 890 0.2 61.8
2020 184 590 -45.9 550 0.3 -35.7
2019 341 175 6.3 855 0.3 -1.2
2018 321 055 12.1 865 0.3 9.5
2017 286 510 -3.3 790 0.3 -7.6
2016 296 370 9.0 855 0.3 3.0
2015 271 840 4.4 830 0.3 30.3
2014 260 297 0.5 637 0.2 1.1
2013 259 033 0.5 630 0.2 12.5
2012 257 763 3.6 560 0.2 6.1
2011 248 702 -11.4 528 0.2 -16.1
2010 280 690 11.3 629 0.2 1.1
2009 252 170 2.0 622 0.2 -6.3
2008 247 243 4.4 664 0.3 64.8
2007 236 762 -5.9 403 0.2 -4.7
2006 251 649 -4.0 423 0.2 25.2
2005 262 246 11.2 338 0.1 0.6
2004 235 858 6.5 336 0.2 2.1
2003 221 396 -3.4 329 0.2 -9.1
2002 229 123 -8.6 362 0.2 -31.8
2001 250 656 10.2 531 0.2 13.5
2000 227 470 -- 468 0.2 --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 20/jun/2024
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Portuguese inflows
Note total data from 2021 was revised in 10/07/2023 by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from Citizenship and Immigration CanadaPermanent Resident Admissions, Permanent resident admissions by source country.
A.5 Acquisition of citizenship of the destination country , 2000-2021
(Individuals)
Years Acquisition of citizenship by all foreigners Acquisition of citizenship by Portuguese
N Change in N % of total Change in
2021 137 119 23.6 339 0.2 21.5
2020 110 987 -55.7 279 0.3 -57.3
2019 250 498 41.9 653 0.3 134.9
2018 176 487 66.8 278 0.2 17.3
2017 105 813 -28.2 237 0.2 -58.7
2016 147 267 -41.4 574 0.4 -30.2
2015 251 144 -3.1 822 0.3 -44.4
2014 259 274 103.4 1 477 0.6 70.8
2013 127 470 13.9 865 0.7 4.6
2012 111 923 -37.6 827 0.7 -22.6
2011 179 451 25.0 1 068 0.6 -9.0
2010 143 579 -8.2 1 174 0.8 -11.1
2009 156 363 -11.5 1 321 0.8 -2.9
2008 176 617 -11.6 1 361 0.8 -20.9
2007 199 894 -23.4 1 720 0.9 -27.3
2006 260 838 31.2 2 365 0.9 6.4
2005 198 773 2.4 2 222 1.1 2.0
2004 194 130 24.8 2 178 1.1 77.2
2003 155 535 10.3 1 229 0.8 -12.6
2002 140 967 -15.8 1 407 1.0 -50.2
2001 167 353 -22.0 2 824 1.7 26.6
2000 214 568 -- 2 230 1.0 --
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 23/out/2023
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Acquisition of citizenship by Portuguese
Note The data on total acquisitions from 2018 onwards was modified by the entity responsible and rectified by OEm on 23/10/2023.
Source Table by Observatório da Emigração [Emigration Observatory], data from OCDE, Data by Theme, Demography and Population – Migration Statistics, International Migration Database.
A.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 23 860 -5.1 5 130 9.6 5
2022 25 150 -9.7 4 680 17.0 5
2021 27 850 26.6 4 000 60.0 7
2020 21 990 1.8 2 500 41.2 9
2019 21 610 0.5 1 770 -4.3 12
2018 21 510 -16.0 1 850 -11.1 12
2017 25 610 -18.4 2 080 -8.4 12
2016 31 400 -3.4 2 270 4.1 14
2015 32 490 -48.3 2 180 10.1 15
2014 62 890 47.0 1 980 -42.6 32
2013 42 790 -6.8 3 450 -14.4 12
2012 45 900 14.1 4 030 19.6 11
2011 40 220 -13.0 3 370 27.6 12
2010 46 250 10.5 2 640 15.3 18
2009 41 870 -26.2 2 290 -31.4 18
2008 56 760 -25.7 3 340 -34.1 17
2007 76 410 11.6 5 070 -16.1 15
2006 68 490 -6.6 6 040 -5.0 11
2005 73 300 -0.9 6 360 2.1 12
2004 73 950 -11.1 6 230 -9.4 12
2003 83 160 -8.7 6 880 -24.7 12
2002 91 100 -20.6 9 140 -5.6 10
2001 114 680 -21.3 9 680 115.6 12
2000 145 740 -- 4 490 -- 32
[ .. ]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 , 2011-2022
(indivíduos)
Nationality Total Population Foreign-born Born in Portugal
N % N % N %
2021/2022            
Total Population 36 328 480 100.0 9 606 600 100.0 133 695 100.0
Nationality of the destination country 33 143 230 91.2 6 421 855 66.8 109 425 81.8
Foreign nationality 3 185 250 8.8 3 184 745 33.2 24 270 18.2
2016/2017            
Total Population 34 460 065 100.0 8 219 550 100.0 143 160 100.0
Nationality of the destination country 32 034 585 93.0 5 794 360 70.5 117 305 81.9
Foreign nationality 2 425 480 7.0 2 425 190 29.5 25 855 18.1
2011/2012            
Total Population 32 852 320 100.0 7 217 295 100.0 140 315 100.0
Nationality of the destination country 30 895 305 94.0 5 261 105 72.9 116 550 83.1
Foreign nationality 1 957 015 6.0 1 956 190 27.1 23 765 16.9
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 20/jun/2024
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Residents born in Portugal by nationality
B.2 Resident population by census and sex, according to country of birth , 2011-2022
(indivíduos)
By sex Total Population Foreign-born Born in Portugal
N % N % N %
2021/2022            
Total Population 36 328 475 100.0 9 606 595 100 133 700 100
Female 18 391 315 50.6 4 974 695 51.8 68 265 51.1
Male 17 937 160 49.4 4 631 900 48.2 65 435 49.0
2016/2017            
Total Population 34 460 060 100.0 8 219 560 100 143 160 100
Female 17 488 485 50.8 4 283 510 52.1 72 970 51.0
Male 16 971 575 49.2 3 936 050 47.9 70 190 49.0
2011/2012            
Total Population 32 852 325 100.0 7 217 295 100 140 315 100
Female 16 689 210 50.8 3 763 070 52.1 71 490 51.0
Male 16 163 115 49.2 3 454 225 47.9 68 825 49.1
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 20/jun/2024
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Residents born in Portugal by sex
B.3 Resident population by census and age group, according to country of birth , 2011-2022
(indivíduos)
By age group Total Population Foreign-born Born in Portugal
N % N % N %
2021/2022            
Total Population 36 328 480 100.0 9 606 600 24.9 133 695 0.4
-15 Years 5 992 560 16.5 552 915 5.8 1 175 0.9
15-39 Years 11 384 007 31.3 3 288 007 34.2 21 117 15.8
40-64 Years 12 365 313 34.0 3 753 838 39.1 55 758 41.7
65+ Years 6 586 600 18.1 2 011 840 21.0 55 645 41.6
2016/2017            
Total Population 34 460 071 100.0 8 219 546 22.5 143 156 0.4
-15 Years 5 817 050 16.9 481 530 5.9 1 520 1.1
15-39 Years 11 062 188 32.1 2 657 353 32.3 16 463 11.5
40-64 Years 12 100 923 35.1 3 379 093 41.1 76 778 53.6
65+ Years 5 479 910 15.9 1 701 570 20.7 48 395 33.8
2011/2012            
Total Population 32 852 326 100.0 7 217 306 20.6 140 306 0.4
-15 Years 5 592 800 17.0 439 930 6.1 860 0.6
15-39 Years 10 848 733 33.0 2 324 633 32.2 21 538 15.4
40-64 Years 11 859 258 36.1 3 080 558 42.7 79 393 56.6
65+ Years 4 551 535 13.9 1 372 185 19.0 38 515 27.5
[ .. ]Data not available, residual data, not applicable[ e ]EstimateLast update: 20/jun/2024
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Residents born in Portugal by age group

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