Annual change in population in Portugal
Portugal: Annual change in population was 13,661 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Portugal, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Portugal is 13,661 people, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 47.7% on the previous year and up 124.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Portugal peaked at 130,003 people in 1972 and was at its lowest, -84,715 people, in 1970.
That places Portugal 132nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 46,833 people | 39,225 people | 55,324 people | 9 |
| 1960s | -8,613 people | -55,471 people | 32,851 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 90,906 people | -84,715 people | 130,003 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,808 people | -3,208 people | 100,319 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,350 people | -20,345 people | 55,353 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 36,139 people | 12,179 people | 71,133 people | 10 |
| 2010s | -23,305 people | -54,868 people | 17,863 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,879 people | 13,661 people | 27,301 people | 4 |
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More population data for Portugal
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 396,215 people (2100)
- Population density 95.56 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.41 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 68,603 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.41 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.41 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.3% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.51 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Portugal?
- Annual change in population in Portugal was 13,661 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 130,003 people in 1972.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -84,715 people in 1970.
- How does Portugal rank for annual change in population?
- Portugal ranks 132nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.