Net migration by age and sex in Portugal
Portugal: Net migration by age and sex was 155,701 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net migration by age and sex in Portugal, 2013–2023
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Portugal is 155,701, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.4% on the previous year and up 532.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Portugal peaked at 155,701 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -36,029, in 2013.
That places Portugal 5th out of 41 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -36,029 | — |
| 2014 | -26,495 | -26.5% |
| 2015 | -3,528 | -86.7% |
| 2016 | -629 | -82.2% |
| 2017 | 14,896 | -2468.2% |
| 2018 | 23,757 | +59.5% |
| 2019 | 67,163 | +182.7% |
| 2020 | 57,768 | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 72,040 | +24.7% |
| 2022 | 136,144 | +89.0% |
| 2023 | 155,701 | +14.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 155,701 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 4.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 155,701 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 4.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,591 | -36,029 | 67,163 | 7 |
| 2020s | 105,413 | 57,768 | 155,701 | 4 |
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 net migration by age and sex in Portugal?
- Net migration by age and sex in Portugal was 155,701 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 155,701 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -36,029 in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Portugal ranks 5th out of 41 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 532.2%. 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 Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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