Immigration by age and sex in Portugal
Portugal: Immigration by age and sex was 189,367 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Immigration by age and sex in Portugal, 1991–2023
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for immigration by age and sex in Portugal is 189,367, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and up 966.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, immigration by age and sex in Portugal peaked at 189,367 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,507, in 1991.
Portugal ranks 13th of 46 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.
Immigration by age and sex in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4,507 | — |
| 1992 | 16,202 | +259.5% |
| 1993 | 27,989 | +72.8% |
| 1994 | 38,825 | +38.7% |
| 1995 | 42,702 | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 51,656 | +21.0% |
| 1997 | 59,875 | +15.9% |
| 1998 | 56,788 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 68,297 | +20.3% |
| 2000 | 77,775 | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 61,609 | -20.8% |
| 2002 | 50,611 | -17.9% |
| 2003 | 31,425 | -37.9% |
| 2004 | 21,093 | -32.9% |
| 2005 | 21,741 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 22,741 | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 29,661 | +30.4% |
| 2008 | 29,718 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 32,307 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 27,575 | -14.6% |
| 2011 | 18,820 | -31.7% |
| 2012 | 14,668 | -22.1% |
| 2013 | 17,757 | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 23,077 | +30.0% |
| 2015 | 36,849 | +59.7% |
| 2016 | 37,644 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 46,649 | +23.9% |
| 2018 | 55,357 | +18.7% |
| 2019 | 95,382 | +72.3% |
| 2020 | 83,654 | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 97,119 | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 167,098 | +72.1% |
| 2023 | 189,367 | +13.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 189,367 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 103,764, 1.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 189,367 is above the median for high income countries, which is 108,960, 1.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Immigration 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +259.5% | 4,507 | 16,202 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40,760 | 4,507 | 68,297 | 9 |
| 2000s | 37,868 | 21,093 | 77,775 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,378 | 14,668 | 95,382 | 10 |
| 2020s | 134,310 | 83,654 | 189,367 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 10 Netherlands 257,714 compare
- 10 Netherlands 257,714 compare
- 12 Switzerland 212,578 compare
- 14 Belgium 162,926 compare
- 15 Greece 132,149 compare
- 16 Austria 128,805 compare
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 immigration by age and sex in Portugal?
- Immigration by age and sex in Portugal was 189,367 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest immigration by age and sex recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 189,367 in 2023.
- What is the lowest immigration by age and sex recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,507 in 1991.
- How does Portugal rank for immigration by age and sex?
- Portugal ranks 13th out of 46 countries with data for 2023.
- Is immigration by age and sex rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 966.4%. 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 Immigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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