Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence in Portugal
Portugal: Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence was 189,367 Number in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence in Portugal, 2013–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2023, immigration by broad group of country of previous residence in Portugal stood at 189,367 Number. That is the highest value across all 11 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 broad group of country of previous residence in Portugal peaked at 189,367 Number in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17,757 Number, in 2013.
That places Portugal 13th out of 45 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.
Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17,757 Number | — |
| 2014 | 23,077 Number | +30.0% |
| 2015 | 36,849 Number | +59.7% |
| 2016 | 37,644 Number | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 46,649 Number | +23.9% |
| 2018 | 55,357 Number | +18.7% |
| 2019 | 95,382 Number | +72.3% |
| 2020 | 83,654 Number | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 97,119 Number | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 167,098 Number | +72.1% |
| 2023 | 189,367 Number | +13.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44,674 Number | 17,757 Number | 95,382 Number | 7 |
| 2020s | 134,310 Number | 83,654 Number | 189,367 Number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 10 Netherlands 257,714 Number compare
- 10 Netherlands 257,714 Number compare
- 12 Switzerland 212,578 Number compare
- 14 Belgium 162,926 Number compare
- 15 Greece 132,149 Number compare
- 16 Austria 128,805 Number 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)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 95.56 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 396,215 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is immigration by broad group of country of previous residence in Portugal?
- Immigration by broad group of country of previous residence in Portugal was 189,367 Number in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest immigration by broad group of country of previous residence recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 189,367 Number in 2023.
- What is the lowest immigration by broad group of country of previous residence recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,757 Number in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for immigration by broad group of country of previous residence?
- Portugal ranks 13th out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
- Is immigration by broad group of country of previous residence 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 broad group of country of previous residence. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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