Portugal Population
10.8M▲ +0.1M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Portugal's total population rose to 10.80 million in 2025, up from 10.69 million a year earlier. The figure is the highest on record, surpassing the previous all-time high set in 2024. The series starts in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.8M | 10.7M | 10.8MDec 2025 | 8.6MDec 1972 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 60.4% | 59.6% | 62.2% | 48.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 6.7M | 6.7M | 7.0M | 5.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Portugal averaged 10.3M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 10.8M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 8.6M in Dec 1972. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population measures the number of residents in Portugal, regardless of citizenship or legal status, expressed in millions. Data are reported annually, with the series spanning from 1960 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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