Government: Population growth news in Portugal

Latest news and stories about population growth in government in Portugal for expats and residents.

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Elderly population grows five times faster than workforce

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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.

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.

4 sources →10 Jul

Portugal's population reaches 11.42 million residents

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New data from the National Statistics Institute (Instituto Nacional de Estatística or INE) shows Portugal's total resident population has grown to 11.42 million. Foreign nationals now account for 14 percent of the population, with 1.6 million foreign residents living in the country. This represents an increase of nearly 825,000 residents since 2021, driven largely by immigration.

The INE housing price index (Índice de Preços da Habitação) tracks changes in residential property transaction prices across Portugal, published quarterly by the National Statistics Institute (INE). It covers both new and existing dwellings and breaks data down by region, property type, and buyer nationality.

The index is a key reference for policymakers debating housing affordability measures, for lenders assessing mortgage risk, and for buyers and investors tracking market trends. It has shown sustained price growth since 2015, with particularly sharp increases in Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve driven by international demand, tourism, and housing shortages.

Related INE publications include monthly housing transaction data, rental indices, and construction statistics. Together, they provide the most comprehensive picture of Portugal's property market.

3 sources →22 Jun

Portugal's population reaches 11.42 million residents

Government: Population growth news in Portugal

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Elderly population grows five times faster than workforce

Portugal's population reaches 11.42 million residents

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Elderly population grows five times faster than workforce

Portugal's population reaches 11.42 million residents

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Resident population in Portugal reaches 11.4 million. 14% are foreign nationals

11.4 million people reside in Portugal, 1.6 million are foreign nationals

11.4 million people live in Portugal, 1.6 million are foreigners

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Population in Portugal reaches 11.4 million: immigrants account for 14%

Portugal has never had so many residents: 11.4 million. Immigrants make up 14% of the population

Population in Portugal reaches 11.4 million; immigrants account for 14% of residents

Resident population in Portugal reaches record high of 11.4 million

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