Latest news and stories about demographics in daily life in Portugal for expats and residents.
A Pordata report reveals that Portugal has one of the lowest percentages of children in the European Union, with the under-12 population dropping to 9.8% while facing significant challenges including poverty and long school hours.
The Portuguese government has announced a strategic adjustment to the national retirement age, citing long-term sustainability concerns for the social security system.
Cristina Casalinho explores the vital role of civil society in developing practical solutions for the integration of an unprecedented number of migrants.
The article discusses the growing concerns about sustainability in the workplace, emphasizing the need to balance organizational development, economic growth, environmental protection, and community well-being. It highlights the challenges posed by an aging workforce in Portugal, where recruitment difficulties and talent retention issues are becoming more pronounced. The article also addresses gender disparities in the workforce, particularly the prevalence of part-time work among women and the implications for productivity and career opportunities. It calls for a demographic analysis within organizations to adapt health support and public policies that promote sustainable practices, benefiting individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
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There were 3,071 more births in 2025 than in the previous year. More than 25,000 babies have foreign mothers. 836 home births were recorded, and 24 adolescents under the age of 15 became mothers.
There were 3,071 more births in 2025 than in the previous year. More than 25,000 babies have foreign mothers. 836 home births were recorded, and 24 adolescents under the age of 15 became mothers.
The number of women giving birth after the age of 35 continues to rise in Portugal.
The number of births in Portugal increased by 3.7% in 2025, reversing the downward trend observed in the prior year.
The number of births in Portugal has seen a new rise, with the Northern region showing the most significant growth.
The number of births rose again in 2025: 87,130 more children were born in Portugal, with the North being the region that contributed the most, followed by Lisbon. The proportion of foreign mothers increased by 2.5%.
After a decline in 2023 and 2024, the number of births has increased again: there was a 3.7% rise in 2025, totalling 87,130 births. The proportion of births to mothers of foreign nationality has increased once more.
The country is facing a declining birth rate alongside increasing difficulties in supporting the needs of the younger population.
Portuguese children also spend the most time in daycare, kindergarten, or school.
Portugal is currently among the countries with the lowest proportion of children and young people, and Portuguese children are among those who spend the most time in school. Vila Velha de Ródão is an exception in the country's demographic desert. It is one of the few municipalities where the number of children under 10 years old has increased.
Over the last 50 years, Portugal has dropped from being the country with the second-highest proportion of children in the EU to the fourth-lowest. Data released by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation via Pordata highlights a historic shift linked to economic factors and changing family structures. Currently, children under 10 make up only 9.8% of the population, down from 22% in 1975. The report also notes that Portuguese children spend significantly more time in schools and daycare facilities than the European average, reflecting the high weekly working hours of their parents.
A study indicates that children in Portugal between the ages of 6 and 11 have the longest school hours compared to their international peers.
Data shows an increase in the average life expectancy in Portugal, with women maintaining a higher longevity compared to men.
Life expectancy at birth has increased to 81.75 years, the National Statistics Institute (INE) announced today, according to which the Portuguese population can expect to live another 20.19 years at age 65.
When the main activity of life is no longer building a family, we should not be surprised by the fall in birth rates.
Portugal leads the European Union in the percentage of families with only one child, according to Eurostat data. The author, a father of four, reflects on the implications of this demographic trend, questioning whether this generation of only children will become a new, capable elite or a group of entitled, narcissistic leaders, while highlighting the challenges of raising a large family in the current social climate.
Data indicates that large families are rare in Portugal, with the vast majority of households with children containing only one.
Portugal is slightly above the European average, with 25.1% of households having children. However, it has the highest percentage of only children among the 27 countries analysed by Eurostat.
Data indicates that over 50% of households with children in Portugal have only one child.
Figures released by the Itamaraty are still preliminary, but Lisbon is consolidating its position as the largest electoral district outside of Brazil. When looking at countries, Portugal is only behind the United States.
Data shows a peak in marriage registrations in Portugal since 2010, alongside a continuing trend of people getting married at an older age.
The idea that a society can forgo its own generational and cultural renewal without consequences reveals a profound misunderstanding of what a political community is.
