Foreign population in Portugal reaches over 1.5 million

Tuesday, 22 September 2026AI summary

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Foreign population in Portugal reaches over 1.5 million — Photo: MIGUEL A. LOPES/LUSA

New data from AIMA indicates that there were 1,585,854 foreign citizens residing in Portugal at the end of 2025. The Secretary of State for Immigration described the figures as a sign of stabilized policies and promised that a new integration plan will be released soon.