Net migration metrics in Portugal
Portugal: Net migration metrics was 29,102 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
29,102
Change on year
down 57.6%
World rank
37th
of 236 countries
All-time high
69,606
in 2021
All-time low
-191,862
in 1970
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Portugal, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 29,102 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 57.6% on the previous year and up 180.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Portugal peaked at 69,606 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -191,862, in 1970.
That places Portugal 37th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -36,366 | — |
| 1951 | -57,528 | +58.2% |
| 1952 | -58,326 | +1.4% |
| 1953 | -59,884 | +2.7% |
| 1954 | -60,921 | +1.7% |
| 1955 | -61,551 | +1.0% |
| 1956 | -64,759 | +5.2% |
| 1957 | -65,491 | +1.1% |
| 1958 | -68,623 | +4.8% |
| 1959 | -75,201 | +9.6% |
| 1960 | -95,886 | +27.5% |
| 1961 | -112,768 | +17.6% |
| 1962 | -113,947 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | -116,874 | +2.6% |
| 1964 | -118,763 | +1.6% |
| 1965 | -123,855 | +4.3% |
| 1966 | -129,233 | +4.3% |
| 1967 | -136,232 | +5.4% |
| 1968 | -145,200 | +6.6% |
| 1969 | -161,114 | +11.0% |
| 1970 | -191,862 | +19.1% |
| 1971 | 48,944 | -125.5% |
| 1972 | 39,058 | -20.2% |
| 1973 | 39,748 | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 41,254 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 42,262 | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 40,490 | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 37,779 | -6.7% |
| 1978 | 34,345 | -9.1% |
| 1979 | 32,434 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 29,881 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | -7,938 | -126.6% |
| 1982 | -15,006 | +89.0% |
| 1983 | -16,568 | +10.4% |
| 1984 | -16,658 | +0.5% |
| 1985 | -19,183 | +15.2% |
| 1986 | -20,000 | +4.3% |
| 1987 | -23,142 | +15.7% |
| 1988 | -26,595 | +14.9% |
| 1989 | -30,615 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | -34,855 | +13.8% |
| 1991 | -37,914 | +8.8% |
| 1992 | -11,847 | -68.8% |
| 1993 | 8,561 | -172.3% |
| 1994 | 20,761 | +142.5% |
| 1995 | 26,971 | +29.9% |
| 1996 | 32,640 | +21.0% |
| 1997 | 36,922 | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 40,931 | +10.9% |
| 1999 | 49,572 | +21.1% |
| 2000 | 60,586 | +22.2% |
| 2001 | 55,565 | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 42,169 | -24.1% |
| 2003 | 24,740 | -41.3% |
| 2004 | 13,928 | -43.7% |
| 2005 | 15,537 | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 16,754 | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 21,064 | +25.7% |
| 2008 | 9,478 | -55.0% |
| 2009 | 14,532 | +53.3% |
| 2010 | -5,627 | -138.7% |
| 2011 | -31,513 | +460.0% |
| 2012 | -37,083 | +17.7% |
| 2013 | -36,342 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | -26,447 | -27.2% |
| 2015 | -3,209 | -87.9% |
| 2016 | -775 | -75.8% |
| 2017 | 13,979 | -1903.7% |
| 2018 | 22,495 | +60.9% |
| 2019 | 63,031 | +180.2% |
| 2020 | 54,076 | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 69,606 | +28.7% |
| 2022 | 68,696 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 29,102 | -57.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 29,102 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 5.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 29,102 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 5.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +1903.7% | -775 | 13,979 |
| 2011 | -460.0% | -5,627 | -31,513 |
| 2019 | +180.2% | 22,495 | 63,031 |
| 1993 | +172.3% | -11,847 | 8,561 |
| 1994 | +142.5% | 8,561 | 20,761 |
| 2010 | -138.7% | 14,532 | -5,627 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -60,865 | -75,201 | -36,366 | 10 |
| 1960s | -125,387 | -161,114 | -95,886 | 10 |
| 1970s | 16,445 | -191,862 | 48,944 | 10 |
| 1980s | -14,582 | -30,615 | 29,881 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,174 | -37,914 | 49,572 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,435 | 9,478 | 60,586 | 10 |
| 2010s | -4,149 | -37,083 | 63,031 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55,370 | 29,102 | 69,606 | 4 |
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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 metrics in Portugal?
- Net migration metrics in Portugal was 29,102 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 69,606 in 2021.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -191,862 in 1970.
- How does Portugal rank for net migration metrics?
- Portugal ranks 37th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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