Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Portugal

Portugal: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was -57.64 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-57.64 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 4,308.6%
World rank
200th
of 236 countries
All-time high
180.2 % change on previous year
in 2019
All-time low
-460.03 % change on previous year
in 2011
Years of data
72
1951–2023

Net migration, annual growth rate in Portugal, 1951–2023

-400-2000200195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Portugal recorded -57.64 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 4,308.6% on the previous year and down 2,984.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 180.2 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -460.03 % change on previous year, in 2011.

Portugal ranks 200th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Net migration, annual growth rate in Portugal, 1951 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 -58.19 % change on previous year —
1952 -1.39 % change on previous year -97.6%
1953 -2.67 % change on previous year +92.6%
1954 -1.73 % change on previous year -35.2%
1955 -1.03 % change on previous year -40.3%
1956 -5.21 % change on previous year +404.0%
1957 -1.13 % change on previous year -78.3%
1958 -4.78 % change on previous year +323.1%
1959 -9.59 % change on previous year +100.4%
1960 -27.51 % change on previous year +187.0%
1961 -17.61 % change on previous year -36.0%
1962 -1.05 % change on previous year -94.1%
1963 -2.57 % change on previous year +145.7%
1964 -1.62 % change on previous year -37.1%
1965 -4.29 % change on previous year +165.3%
1966 -4.34 % change on previous year +1.3%
1967 -5.42 % change on previous year +24.7%
1968 -6.58 % change on previous year +21.5%
1969 -10.96 % change on previous year +66.5%
1970 -19.08 % change on previous year +74.1%
1971 125.51 % change on previous year -757.7%
1972 -20.2 % change on previous year -116.1%
1973 1.77 % change on previous year -108.7%
1974 3.79 % change on previous year +114.5%
1975 2.44 % change on previous year -35.5%
1976 -4.19 % change on previous year -271.6%
1977 -6.7 % change on previous year +59.7%
1978 -9.09 % change on previous year +35.8%
1979 -5.56 % change on previous year -38.8%
1980 -7.87 % change on previous year +41.5%
1981 -126.56 % change on previous year +1507.9%
1982 -89.04 % change on previous year -29.6%
1983 -10.41 % change on previous year -88.3%
1984 -0.5432 % change on previous year -94.8%
1985 -15.16 % change on previous year +2690.4%
1986 -4.26 % change on previous year -71.9%
1987 -15.71 % change on previous year +268.9%
1988 -14.92 % change on previous year -5.0%
1989 -15.12 % change on previous year +1.3%
1990 -13.85 % change on previous year -8.4%
1991 -8.78 % change on previous year -36.6%
1992 68.75 % change on previous year -883.4%
1993 172.26 % change on previous year +150.6%
1994 142.51 % change on previous year -17.3%
1995 29.91 % change on previous year -79.0%
1996 21.02 % change on previous year -29.7%
1997 13.12 % change on previous year -37.6%
1998 10.86 % change on previous year -17.2%
1999 21.11 % change on previous year +94.4%
2000 22.22 % change on previous year +5.2%
2001 -8.29 % change on previous year -137.3%
2002 -24.11 % change on previous year +190.9%
2003 -41.33 % change on previous year +71.4%
2004 -43.7 % change on previous year +5.7%
2005 11.55 % change on previous year -126.4%
2006 7.83 % change on previous year -32.2%
2007 25.73 % change on previous year +228.4%
2008 -55 % change on previous year -313.8%
2009 53.32 % change on previous year -196.9%
2010 -138.72 % change on previous year -360.1%
2011 -460.03 % change on previous year +231.6%
2012 -17.68 % change on previous year -96.2%
2013 2 % change on previous year -111.3%
2014 27.23 % change on previous year +1262.6%
2015 87.87 % change on previous year +222.7%
2016 75.85 % change on previous year -13.7%
2018 60.92 % change on previous year -19.7%
2019 180.2 % change on previous year +195.8%
2020 -14.21 % change on previous year -107.9%
2021 28.72 % change on previous year -302.1%
2022 -1.31 % change on previous year -104.6%
2023 -57.64 % change on previous year +4308.6%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's -57.64 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year, 9.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's -57.64 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -37.79 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) 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.

YearChange FromTo
2023 -4308.6% -1.31 % change on previous year -57.64 % change on previous year
1985 -2690.4% -0.5432 % change on previous year -15.16 % change on previous year
1981 -1507.9% -7.87 % change on previous year -126.56 % change on previous year
2014 +1262.6% 2 % change on previous year 27.23 % change on previous year
1992 +883.4% -8.78 % change on previous year 68.75 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -9.53 % change on previous year -58.19 % change on previous year -1.03 % change on previous year 9
1960s -8.19 % change on previous year -27.51 % change on previous year -1.05 % change on previous year 10
1970s 6.87 % change on previous year -20.2 % change on previous year 125.51 % change on previous year 10
1980s -29.96 % change on previous year -126.56 % change on previous year -0.5432 % change on previous year 10
1990s 45.69 % change on previous year -13.85 % change on previous year 172.26 % change on previous year 10
2000s -5.18 % change on previous year -55 % change on previous year 53.32 % change on previous year 10
2010s -20.26 % change on previous year -460.03 % change on previous year 180.2 % change on previous year 9
2020s -11.11 % change on previous year -57.64 % change on previous year 28.72 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 197 Montenegro -54.43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 198 Luxembourg -55.24 % change on previous year compare
  3. 199 Kyrgyzstan -55.53 % change on previous year compare
  4. 201 Spain -60.27 % change on previous year compare
  5. 202 Latvia -63.84 % change on previous year compare
  6. 203 Belgium -64.86 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Portugal?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Portugal was -57.64 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 180.2 % change on previous year in 2019.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was -460.03 % change on previous year in 2011.
How does Portugal rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Portugal ranks 200th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 2,984.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 16,370 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.