Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Portugal
Portugal: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 109 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Portugal, 1994–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Portugal is 109, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 289.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Portugal peaked at 218 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 14, in 2001.
That places Portugal 150th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 25 | — |
| 1995 | 23 | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 218 | +847.8% |
| 1997 | 213 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 21 | -90.1% |
| 1999 | 16 | -23.8% |
| 2000 | 24 | +50.0% |
| 2001 | 14 | -41.7% |
| 2002 | 60 | +328.6% |
| 2003 | 54 | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 43 | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 74 | +72.1% |
| 2006 | 25 | -66.2% |
| 2007 | 29 | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 35 | +20.7% |
| 2009 | 30 | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 29 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 32 | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 27 | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 30 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 28 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 20 | -28.6% |
| 2017 | 16 | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 20 | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 25 | +25.0% |
| 2020 | 27 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 26 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 55 | +111.5% |
| 2023 | 45 | -18.2% |
| 2024 | 110 | +144.4% |
| 2025 | 109 | -0.9% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 109 is below the median for high income countries, which is 111, 98% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 109 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 26% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +847.8% | 23 | 218 |
| 2002 | +328.6% | 14 | 60 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 86 | 16 | 218 | 6 |
| 2000s | 38.8 | 14 | 74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.6 | 16 | 32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62 | 26 | 110 | 6 |
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Portugal?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Portugal was 109 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 218 in 1996.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 in 2001.
- How does Portugal rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Portugal ranks 150th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 289.3%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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