Immigrants contribute 14% of Portugal's total Social Security revenue

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Immigrants contribute 14% of Portugal's total Social Security revenue
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A new report from the Migration Observatory (Observatório das Migrações) reveals that immigrants contributed over €4.15 billion to the Social Security (Segurança Social) system in 2025. This figure represents 14% of the total revenue, highlighting the significant economic role of foreign residents in the national welfare system. Residents should note that this contribution comes despite immigrants making up a smaller percentage of the overall population.

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