Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal
Portugal: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.7297 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Portugal recorded -0.7297 % change on previous year for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 40.2% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 1.61 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -1.13 % change on previous year, in 1971.
Portugal ranks 185th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -1.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -214.3% |
| 1973 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 1975 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 1977 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 1.46 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1983 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1984 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 1986 | 0.9372 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 1987 | 0.8875 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 0.8246 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 0.6892 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 1990 | 0.5908 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1991 | 0.4198 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 1992 | 0.2874 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1993 | 0.6215 % change on previous year | +116.2% |
| 1994 | 0.7354 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1995 | 0.9438 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 1996 | 0.9555 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +17.7% |
| 2001 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 0.8252 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 2005 | 0.6649 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2006 | 0.724 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 0.6802 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 0.6547 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 0.3071 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 2010 | 0.2249 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2011 | -0.155 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 2012 | -0.5839 % change on previous year | +276.8% |
| 2013 | -0.7492 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 2014 | -0.979 % change on previous year | +30.7% |
| 2015 | -0.8627 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2016 | -0.6387 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 2017 | -0.6501 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2018 | -0.5243 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2019 | -0.4241 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2020 | -0.1287 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2021 | -0.3056 % change on previous year | +137.5% |
| 2022 | -0.0839 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
| 2023 | -0.176 % change on previous year | +109.7% |
| 2024 | -0.5203 % change on previous year | +195.7% |
| 2025 | -0.7297 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.12 % change on previous year | -1.13 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.08 % change on previous year | 0.6892 % change on previous year | 1.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7798 % change on previous year | 0.2874 % change on previous year | 1.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9065 % change on previous year | 0.3071 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5342 % change on previous year | -0.979 % change on previous year | 0.2249 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.324 % change on previous year | -0.7297 % change on previous year | -0.0839 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 182 Spain -0.6973 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Hungary -0.7103 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Niue -0.7134 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Albania -0.7302 % change on previous year compare
- 187 South Korea -0.7342 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Reunion -0.7439 % change on previous year 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 population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal was -0.7297 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.61 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.13 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does Portugal rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Portugal ranks 185th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. 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 Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.