Emigration by age and sex in Portugal
Portugal: Emigration by age and sex was 33,916 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Emigration by age and sex in Portugal, 1991–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 33,916 for emigration by age and sex in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 31.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age and sex in Portugal peaked at 53,786 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5,396, in 2001.
Portugal ranks 25th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emigration by age and sex in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 37,336 | — |
| 1992 | 25,559 | -31.5% |
| 1993 | 16,566 | -35.2% |
| 1994 | 14,552 | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 11,290 | -22.4% |
| 1996 | 14,533 | +28.7% |
| 1997 | 18,468 | +27.1% |
| 1998 | 11,098 | -39.9% |
| 1999 | 14,040 | +26.5% |
| 2000 | 10,667 | -24.0% |
| 2001 | 5,396 | -49.4% |
| 2002 | 8,813 | +63.3% |
| 2003 | 6,687 | -24.1% |
| 2004 | 6,757 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 6,360 | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 5,600 | -11.9% |
| 2007 | 7,890 | +40.9% |
| 2008 | 20,357 | +158.0% |
| 2009 | 16,899 | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 23,760 | +40.6% |
| 2011 | 43,998 | +85.2% |
| 2012 | 51,958 | +18.1% |
| 2013 | 53,786 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 49,572 | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 40,377 | -18.5% |
| 2016 | 38,273 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 31,753 | -17.0% |
| 2018 | 31,600 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 28,219 | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 25,886 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 25,079 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 30,954 | +23.4% |
| 2023 | 33,666 | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 33,916 | +0.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 33,916 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467, 49% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 33,916 is below the median for high income countries, which is 63,772, 53% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Emigration by age and sex in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +158.0% | 7,890 | 20,357 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,160 | 11,098 | 37,336 | 9 |
| 2000s | 9,543 | 5,396 | 20,357 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,330 | 23,760 | 53,786 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,900 | 25,079 | 33,916 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More population data for Portugal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2816 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 95.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 396,215 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age and sex in Portugal?
- Emigration by age and sex in Portugal was 33,916 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 53,786 in 2013.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,396 in 2001.
- How does Portugal rank for emigration by age and sex?
- Portugal ranks 25th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age and sex rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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