Refugees by country of origin in Portugal
Portugal: Refugees by country of origin was 110 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Portugal, 1994–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees by country of origin in Portugal is 110 people, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 144.4% on the previous year and up 266.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Portugal peaked at 218 people in 1996 and was at its lowest, 14 people, in 2001.
That places Portugal 149th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in Portugal, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 25 people | — |
| 1995 | 23 people | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 218 people | +847.8% |
| 1997 | 213 people | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 21 people | -90.1% |
| 1999 | 16 people | -23.8% |
| 2000 | 24 people | +50.0% |
| 2001 | 14 people | -41.7% |
| 2002 | 60 people | +328.6% |
| 2003 | 54 people | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 43 people | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 74 people | +72.1% |
| 2006 | 25 people | -66.2% |
| 2007 | 29 people | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 35 people | +20.7% |
| 2009 | 30 people | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 29 people | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 29 people | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 32 people | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 27 people | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 30 people | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 28 people | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 20 people | -28.6% |
| 2017 | 16 people | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 20 people | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 25 people | +25.0% |
| 2020 | 27 people | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 26 people | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 55 people | +111.5% |
| 2023 | 45 people | -18.2% |
| 2024 | 110 people | +144.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 86 people | 16 people | 218 people | 6 |
| 2000s | 38.8 people | 14 people | 74 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.6 people | 16 people | 32 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.6 people | 26 people | 110 people | 5 |
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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)
- 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 refugees by country of origin in Portugal?
- Refugees by country of origin in Portugal was 110 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 218 people in 1996.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 people in 2001.
- How does Portugal rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Portugal ranks 149th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 266.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.