Portugal population: 10,206,106
Portugal officially a Portuguese republic is located in the south of Atlantic and the Iberian peninsula of south-western Europe. The culture of Portugal is influential, which includes salt cod and grilled sardines. One of the famous tourist spots in the Algarve’s beach. Most of the architectural wonders are from the 1500s.. The total land area covered by the country is 91,590 Km2.
Largest cities by population in Portugal
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal, which is highly populated too. Lisbon is known for its hilly and coastal locations. The view of Lisbon is authentic, where all the buildings are pastel-colored. Some other largely populated cities of Portugal are Porto, Amadora, and Braga.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Lisbon | 517,802 | Leiria | 45,112 | Arrentela | 30,156 |
Porto | 249,633 | Ponte de Lima | 44,667 | Montijo | 30,011 |
Amadora | 178,858 | Faro | 41,355 | Charneca de Caparica | 29,763 |
Braga | 121,394 | Sesimbra | 41,134 | Santarem | 29,385 |
Setubal | 117,110 | Guimaraes | 40,604 | Olhao | 29,239 |
Coimbra | 106,582 | Ermesinde | 39,420 | Povoa de Varzim | 29,044 |
Queluz | 103,399 | Santo Antonio dos Olivais | 38,936 | Senhora da Hora | 28,930 |
Funchal | 100,847 | Portimao | 38,487 | Marinha Grande | 28,916 |
Cacem | 93,982 | Benfica | 36,985 | Povoa de Santa Iria | 28,901 |
Vila Nova de Gaia | 70,811 | Cascais | 36,436 | Sequeira | 28,502 |
Algueirao | 66,250 | Maia | 36,426 | Massama | 28,112 |
Loures | 66,231 | Viana do Castelo | 36,148 | Matosinhos | 28,070 |
Felgueiras | 58,065 | Oeiras | 35,000 | Gondomar | 27,691 |
Evora | 55,620 | Beja | 34,760 | Aguas Santas | 27,686 |
Rio de Mouro | 54,695 | Esposende | 34,625 | Vila do Conde | 27,642 |
Odivelas | 54,624 | Braganca | 34,375 | Caldas da Rainha | 27,378 |
Aveiro | 54,162 | Almada | 34,008 | Sao Martinho | 26,482 |
Amora | 52,577 | Olivais | 33,788 | Canidelo | 26,431 |
Corroios | 52,520 | Castelo Branco | 33,479 | Viseu | 26,364 |
Barreiro | 51,280 | Alcabideche | 33,315 | Sintra | 26,193 |
Monsanto | 50,000 | Espinho | 32,786 | Paco de Arcos | 25,974 |
Rio Tinto | 49,966 | Camara de Lobos | 32,209 | Sao Mamede de Infesta | 25,940 |
Sao Domingos de Rana | 46,718 | Guarda | 32,111 | ||
Figueira da Foz | 46,600 | Alvalade | 31,813 |
Population history Portugal
In the year 2010, the total population of Portugal was 10,596,058. As per the 2020 records, the current population is 10,196,709. The population rate is diminishing every year. It is -0.29% less than the population of the previous year. The migration percentage is declining -6000. The median age, fertility rate, and urban population have one percentage increase in 2020. From the year 2016 to 2019, the global rank of Portugal is 88, and in 2020 it is 89.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 10,196,709 | -0.29% | -29,478 | -6,000 | 46.2 | 1.29 | 111 | 66.50% | 6,775,807 | 0.13% | 7,794,798,739 | 89 |
2019 | 10,226,187 | -0.29% | -30,006 | -6,000 | 44.3 | 1.28 | 112 | 65.90% | 6,743,854 | 0.13% | 7,713,468,100 | 88 |
2018 | 10,256,193 | -0.31% | -32,334 | -6,000 | 44.3 | 1.28 | 112 | 65.40% | 6,710,993 | 0.13% | 7,631,091,040 | 88 |
2017 | 10,288,527 | -0.36% | -37,011 | -6,000 | 44.3 | 1.28 | 112 | 64.90% | 6,678,201 | 0.14% | 7,547,858,925 | 88 |
2016 | 10,325,538 | -0.41% | -42,813 | -6,000 | 44.3 | 1.28 | 113 | 64.40% | 6,646,760 | 0.14% | 7,464,022,049 | 88 |
2015 | 10,368,351 | -0.43% | -45,541 | -28,000 | 43.9 | 1.28 | 113 | 63.80% | 6,617,197 | 0.14% | 7,379,797,139 | 86 |
2010 | 10,596,058 | 0.17% | 17,513 | 18,427 | 41.6 | 1.37 | 116 | 60.90% | 6,451,825 | 0.15% | 6,956,823,603 | 79 |
2005 | 10,508,495 | 0.41% | 42,277 | 35,671 | 39.4 | 1.45 | 115 | 57.80% | 6,077,668 | 0.16% | 6,541,907,027 | 76 |
2000 | 10,297,112 | 0.40% | 41,157 | 34,721 | 37.8 | 1.46 | 112 | 54.70% | 5,633,127 | 0.17% | 6,143,493,823 | 74 |
1995 | 10,091,325 | 0.39% | 39,192 | 29,824 | 36 | 1.48 | 110 | 51.40% | 5,187,432 | 0.18% | 5,744,212,979 | 72 |
1990 | 9,895,364 | -0.07% | -6,764 | -29,575 | 34.2 | 1.62 | 108 | 48.20% | 4,769,183 | 0.19% | 5,327,231,061 | 71 |
1985 | 9,929,184 | 0.36% | 35,644 | -13,379 | 32.1 | 2.01 | 108 | 45.60% | 4,523,234 | 0.20% | 4,870,921,740 | 65 |
1980 | 9,750,964 | 1.23% | 115,745 | 39,726 | 30.6 | 2.55 | 106 | 43.00% | 4,195,006 | 0.22% | 4,458,003,514 | 60 |
1975 | 9,172,241 | 1.18% | 104,180 | 21,637 | 29.8 | 2.83 | 100 | 41.00% | 3,761,504 | 0.22% | 4,079,480,606 | 61 |
1970 | 8,651,340 | -0.48% | -42,188 | -139,433 | 29.6 | 3.12 | 94 | 39.00% | 3,376,697 | 0.23% | 3,700,437,046 | 62 |
1965 | 8,862,280 | 0.04% | 3,527 | -109,066 | 28.9 | 3.19 | 97 | 37.10% | 3,286,357 | 0.27% | 3,339,583,597 | 47 |
1960 | 8,844,645 | 0.50% | 43,823 | -65,311 | 27.9 | 3.12 | 97 | 35.20% | 3,108,907 | 0.29% | 3,034,949,748 | 49 |
1955 | 8,625,532 | 0.49% | 41,713 | -61,475 | 27.3 | 3.1 | 94 | 33.10% | 2,857,954 | 0.31% | 2,773,019,936 | 47 |
Portugal population forecast
The reduced population in the year 2050 is anticipated as 9,084,576, and the yearly change compared to the previous year is denoted as –o.55%. The average median age of the country is presently 46, but in 2050 it will rise up to 52.2. The fertility percentage from the year 2020 to 2050 remains static, which is 1.29. There is approximately a 10 percent rise in the urban population in 2050. The urban population in 2050 is 78.5% that is 7,133,527. The global rank of Portugal in 2050 is 102; this is due to the decrease in the total population.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 10,196,709 | -0.33% | -34,328 | -6,000 | 46.2 | 1.29 | 111 | 66.50% | 6,775,807 | 0.13% | 7,794,798,739 | 89 |
2025 | 10,060,418 | -0.27% | -27,258 | 8,000 | 48.1 | 1.29 | 110 | 68.80% | 6,926,293 | 0.12% | 8,184,437,460 | 94 |
2030 | 9,912,679 | -0.30% | -29,548 | 10,000 | 49.8 | 1.29 | 108 | 71.10% | 7,048,858 | 0.12% | 8,548,487,400 | 96 |
2035 | 9,747,506 | -0.34% | -33,035 | 10,000 | 51 | 1.29 | 106 | 73.20% | 7,135,335 | 0.11% | 8,887,524,213 | 97 |
2040 | 9,558,265 | -0.39% | -37,848 | 10,000 | 51.6 | 1.29 | 104 | 75.10% | 7,178,825 | 0.10% | 9,198,847,240 | 97 |
2045 | 9,338,123 | -0.46% | -44,028 | 10,000 | 51.9 | 1.29 | 102 | 76.90% | 7,179,085 | 0.10% | 9,481,803,274 | 99 |
2050 | 9,084,576 | -0.55% | -50,709 | 52.2 | 1.29 | 99 | 78.50% | 7,133,527 | 0.09% | 9,735,033,990 | 102 |
Portugal demographics
The population pyramid of Portugal shows the male and female population as 47.31% and 52.69%. The female ratio is 0.90% greater than the male population. The life expectancy rate for both the sexes is an average of 82.65 years. Infant mortality and death under age 5 is 2.3 and 2.7, respectively.
Portugal politics and religion
The dominant religion in Portugal is Christianity. The Roman Catholic population is 81% that percentage is the highest of all groups. Other Christian groups, 3.3%, Muslims and Jews 0.6%, non-believers 6.8%, and unspecified 8.3%.
Portugal economy
Portugal holds the 42nd rank for the best economy at the global level. Its robust participation in international trade among the European Union is the major economic information worldwide. The import and export field is the main sector contributing to the economy of Portugal.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |