Latest news and stories about poverty risk in Portugal for expats and residents.
Statistical data indicating the percentage of the Portuguese population facing poverty risks in 2025.
Statistical data indicating the percentage of the Portuguese population facing poverty risks in 2025.
Compared to 2024, the percentage of people at risk of poverty in Portugal fell by 1.1 percentage points
The risk of poverty in Portugal has declined, yet it continues to impact more than 1.6 million individuals.
More than a third (35.1%) of families consisting of a single adult with one or more children in their care are at risk of poverty. Nearly two million people are at risk of poverty or social exclusion.
According to data released this Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), fewer people are at risk of poverty in Portugal. In the last year, 15.4% of people were in this situation, which represents a decrease of 1.2 percentage points compared to 2023. "The results of the Survey on Living Conditions and Income...
