International Migrant Population Statistics in Portugal (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 10.8% of the population in Portugal were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 9.7% in 2020 to 10.8% in 2024 (+1.1 percentage points). Portugal ranks #33 of 57 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #76 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 10.8% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Portugal as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +1.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 9.7% in 2020 to 10.8% in 2024 (+1.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 4.4% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 4.4% in 1990 to 10.8% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 10.8% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Portugal.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #33 of 57 (2024)
- Portugal ranks 33 of 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #76 of 216 (2024)
- Portugal ranks 76 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 16.8% (2024)
- Portugal (10.8%) is below the average of 16.8% across the 57 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $1.8 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Portugal (2024)
- 88.5% (2024)
- 88.5% of the population in Portugal used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 10.7 million (2024)
- Portugal had a population of 10.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.8% | +1.1 pp |
| 2020 | 9.7% | +1.4 pp |
| 2015 | 8.3% | +1.1 pp |
| 2010 | 7.2% | −0.1 pp |
| 2005 | 7.3% | +1.0 pp |
| 2000 | 6.3% | +1.0 pp |
| 1995 | 5.3% | +0.9 pp |
| 1990 | 4.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Portugal were international migrants?
10.8% of the population in Portugal were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the international migrant population data for Portugal come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Portugal is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Portugal changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 4.4% in 1990 to 10.8% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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