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Lisbon

Country:
Portugal
Continent:
Europe

Lisbon's 2025 population is now estimated at 3,028,270. In 1950, the population of Lisbon was 1,303,550. Lisbon has grown by 13,660 in the last year, which represents a 0.45% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Lisbon, which typically includes Lisbon's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

3M
Total Population
13.7K 0.45%
Growth
Yes
Capital of Portugal?

Lisbon Population

Lisbon Overview

Lisbon is the largest urban area in the EU and continues to grow with each passing year. The city houses the administration of Portugal and is, therefore, a hub for both residents of the city as well as international guests. It is estimated that over 20 million people fly in and out of Lisbon airport annually. That includes all business and personal travel, but there are also over 140,000 people who visit Lisbon each year as tourists.

Demographics

When talking about the population and demographics of Lisbon it is important to consider the fact that the city limits are different from the outlying urban areas. Within the city of Lisbon, according to a 2010 census, there are 545,000 people, but when the outlying urban areas are considered, the population grows dramatically. It is estimated that in the areas surrounding Lisbon, there are 2,800,000 people. Those living in Lisbon make up 5.164% of the total population of Portugal and, according to the most recent census, the rate of growth has decreased in recent years. This means that, if the population decreases at the same level as between 2001 and 2011 – that is, at -.35% – the estimated population would be 533,920.

Religion

With a dominant Roman Catholic base, it is estimated that anywhere from 60% to 70% of the overall population identifies as Catholic. An interesting fact, however, is that even though the numbers are high for the Roman Catholic church, the number of actual attendees is relatively low. Only around 30% of all citizens of Lisbon regularly attend services.

Transportation

Getting around the city of Lisbon is quite easy as there are many options for the traveler as well as the resident. Lisbon was once noted as being the land of trams, but only around one-sixth of the original tram lines are still in existence. The most popular way to get from one place to another is in the metro. The metro system was first used in 1959 but, due to growing demand, it was forced to double its efforts about 15 years ago. Metro lines run between 6:30 am until 1 am and are the fastest way to get around the city, as the traffic has increased drastically in recent years. Apart from the metro, the traveler has a choice between trains, boats, and ferries to get them where they want to go.

Education

The education system in Lisbon is in line with the rest of Portugal. Children are not required to attend preschool from the ages of 3 to 5, but it does give them a good start on the education that lies ahead. The first four years of schooling in Lisbon is carried out by a single teacher. The second stage is for two years and covers all the basic education needed. The third and final stage of education consists of three years and involves vocational training. The choice to further one’s education beyond this is optional.

Other Cities in Portugal

City
2025 Pop. ↓
Growth
Porto1,334,200
Amadora178,858
Braga121,394
Setubal117,110
Coimbra106,582
Queluz103,399
Funchal100,847
Cacem93,982
Vila Nova de Gaia70,811
Algueirao66,250
Loures66,231
Felgueiras58,065
Evora55,620
Rio de Mouro54,695
Odivelas54,624
Aveiro54,162
Amora52,577
Corroios52,520
Barreiro51,280
Monsanto50,000
Rio Tinto49,966
Sao Domingos de Rana46,718
Figueira da Foz46,600
Leiria45,112
Ponte de Lima44,667
Faro41,355
Sesimbra41,134
Guimaraes40,604
Ermesinde39,420
Santo Antonio dos Olivais38,936
Portimao38,487
Benfica36,985
Cascais36,436
Maia36,426
Viana do Castelo36,148
Oeiras35,000
Beja34,760
Esposende34,625
Braganca34,375
Almada34,008
Olivais33,788
Castelo Branco33,479
Alcabideche33,315
Espinho32,786
Camara de Lobos32,209
Guarda32,111
Alvalade31,813
Arrentela30,156
Montijo30,011
Charneca de Caparica29,763
Santarem29,385
Olhao29,239
Povoa de Varzim29,044
Senhora da Hora28,930
Marinha Grande28,916
Povoa de Santa Iria28,901
Sequeira28,502
Massama28,112
Matosinhos28,070
Gondomar27,691
Aguas Santas27,686
Vila do Conde27,642
Caldas da Rainha27,378
Sao Martinho26,482
Canidelo26,431
Viseu26,364
Sintra26,193
Paco de Arcos25,974
Sao Mamede de Infesta25,940
Quinta Do Conde25,606
Torres Vedras24,443
Oliveira do Douro24,407
Fanzeres23,916
Estoril23,700
Carnaxide23,698
Pinhal Novo23,510
Monte Estoril23,375
Canico23,368
Pontinha23,249
Loule23,109
Arcos de Valdevez22,847
Moscavide e Portela22,488
Sao Joao da Madeira22,079
Lavradio21,877
Bougado21,680
Valongo21,328
Caparica21,167
Belas21,019
Laranjeira20,988
Linda-a-Velha20,895
Trofa20,692
Baiao20,522
Laranjeiro20,473
Carcavelos20,366
Camarate20,177
Ponta Delgada20,056
Entroncamento19,887
Paredes19,834
Moncao19,738
Piedade19,472
Custoias19,406
Alges19,327
Tomar19,168
Barcelos19,085
Pedroso18,963
Vilar de Andorinho18,944
Sao Joao da Talha18,925
Azeitao18,877
Lagos18,831
Quarteira18,783
Santa Iria da Azoia18,573
Ovar18,452
Vila Franca de Xira18,355
Leca da Palmeira17,996
Moita17,795
Sacavem17,718
Covilha17,610
Ramada17,535
Chaves17,535
Pombal17,355
Ilhavo17,236
Parede17,212
Condeixa-a-Nova17,078
Alfragide17,044
Sao Pedro da Cova17,011
Vila Real17,001
Palmela16,934
Fafe16,868
Cabeceiras de Basto16,710
Feira16,376
Leca do Bailio16,103
Vialonga16,088
Albufeira15,851
Baguim do Monte15,850
Alcobaca15,800
Peniche15,662
Portalegre15,581
Alfena15,211
Tavira15,133
Torres Novas15,002
Povoa de Santo Adriao14,897
Gafanha da Nazare14,840
Vilar do Paraiso14,727
Valbom14,443
Lagoa14,442
Arcozelo14,352
Canelas14,247
Costa de Caparica14,231
Valenza14,172
Samora Correia14,154
Santo Tirso14,021
Porto Salvo13,867
Abrantes13,646
Esgueira13,431
Alhos Vedros13,384
Moreira12,890
Montemor-o-Novo12,854
Sines12,791
Beato Antonio12,737
Ourem12,729
Machico12,567
Pedroucos12,553
Perafita12,538
Mirandela12,504
Azenha12,260
Mafra12,259
Aldeia de Paio Pires12,179
Tabua12,071
Rio Maior12,064
Angra do Heroismo12,045
Barcarena11,968
Alijo11,942
Agueda11,941
Fatima11,798
Oliveira de Azemeis11,771
Semelhe11,700
Real11,700
Sao Felix da Marinha11,685
Santa Comba Dao11,597
Avintes11,577
Vila Real de Santo Antonio11,560
Almeirim11,557
Rebordosa11,491
Lousa11,445
Esmoriz11,393
Calendario11,357
Moreira11,336
Vendas Novas11,248
Santo Andre11,213
Obidos11,187
Sao Bras de Alportel11,153
Sobreda11,146
Santo Antonio da Charneca11,143
Cucujaes11,087
Ponte de Sor11,062
Foz do Douro10,997
Canecas10,978
Anta10,951
Lamego10,928
Silves10,917
Grijo10,907
Vale da Amoreira10,828
Grandola10,737
Unhos10,712
Gulpilhares10,660
Margaride10,652
Santo Andre10,601
Charneca10,509
Cartaxo10,502
Aver-o-Mar10,501
Sao Joao das Lampas10,484
Carregado10,474
Melres10,328
Caldas de Vizela10,239
Selho10,223
Moimenta da Beira10,212
Lordelo10,035

Sources

  1. World Population Prospects (2024 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.

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