New data from the INE reveals that the number of Brazilian citizens living legally in Portugal has more than doubled since 2021, reaching 574,195 in 2025. Brazilians now represent nearly 36 percent of the 1.597 million foreign nationals residing in the country. While the Brazilian community remains the largest group, its relative share of the total immigrant population has slightly decreased due to faster growth among other nationalities.
Brazilian population in Portugal doubles in four years
Monday, 22 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
INE (Instituto Nacional de Estatística) is Portugal's official statistics office, responsible for collecting, processing, and publishing data on the economy, population, housing, employment, inflation, and social conditions.
Key INE publications include the Consumer Price Index (CPI), quarterly GDP figures, housing price indices, census data, and labor market statistics. These figures are widely used by policymakers, journalists, lenders, and international organizations to assess Portugal's economic and social trends.
INE data is publicly available at ine.pt, where users can access databases, press releases, and interactive tools covering everything from property prices to demographic shifts.
