Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal
Portugal: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.1035 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Portugal recorded -0.1035 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 10,700.1% on the previous year and up 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 1.54 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -1.16 % change on previous year, in 1971.
That places Portugal 183rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -1.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 1973 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1974 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1977 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1980 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1981 | 0.9947 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 0.5227 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 1983 | 0.4585 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1984 | 0.3393 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1985 | 0.2982 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 0.1553 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 1987 | 0.1178 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1988 | 0.0603 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1989 | -0.008 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1990 | -0.0562 % change on previous year | +602.6% |
| 1991 | -0.1812 % change on previous year | +222.6% |
| 1992 | -0.2261 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 1993 | 0.0492 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 1994 | 0.1917 % change on previous year | +289.6% |
| 1995 | 0.3327 % change on previous year | +73.5% |
| 1996 | 0.3325 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 0.3831 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 0.4689 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 1999 | 0.4993 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 0.5901 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 2001 | 0.7477 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 2002 | 0.6365 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 0.4977 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2004 | 0.2941 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2005 | 0.2254 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2006 | 0.1868 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 2007 | 0.2159 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 0.2155 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 0.1118 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 2010 | 0.1192 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2011 | -0.0737 % change on previous year | -161.8% |
| 2012 | -0.3348 % change on previous year | +354.2% |
| 2013 | -0.4981 % change on previous year | +48.8% |
| 2014 | -0.5464 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 2015 | -0.4487 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2016 | -0.2408 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2017 | -0.2201 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2018 | -0.0803 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2019 | -0.0261 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3719 % change on previous year | -1522.6% |
| 2021 | 0.1563 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2022 | 0.238 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 2023 | 0.2643 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 2024 | -0.001 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 2025 | -0.1035 % change on previous year | +10700.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.09 % change on previous year | -1.16 % change on previous year | 1.54 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.4021 % change on previous year | -0.008 % change on previous year | 1.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1794 % change on previous year | -0.2261 % change on previous year | 0.4993 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3721 % change on previous year | 0.1118 % change on previous year | 0.7477 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.235 % change on previous year | -0.5464 % change on previous year | 0.1192 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1544 % change on previous year | -0.1035 % change on previous year | 0.3719 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Portugal was -0.1035 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.16 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does Portugal rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Portugal ranks 183rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.9%. 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 Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.