Portugal has reached a record population of 11.4 million, yet demographic data from the Pordata statistical base indicates the elderly population is expanding five times faster than the active workforce. While immigration has driven seven consecutive years of growth, the country remains the third oldest in the European Union, highlighting significant generational and regional imbalances.
Elderly population grows five times faster than workforce
Saturday, 11 July 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Pordata is a statistical database (Base de Dados de Portugal Contemporâneo) created by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. It collects and publishes verified data on various aspects of Portuguese society, including demographics, education, and health, to support informed public debate.
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