Portugal
- Capital:
- Lisbon
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Southern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Lisbon, Sintra, Vila Nova de Gaia
- Abbreviation:
- PRT
10,395,362
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
10,395,362
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Portugal's population is projected to be 8,767,898 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,395,362 | 0.01% | 94 |
| 2025 | 10,411,834 | 0.08% | 93 |
| 2020 | 10,370,519 | 0.26% | 89 |
| 2019 | 10,343,213 | 0.17% | 89 |
| 2018 | 10,325,353 | -0.05% | 88 |
| 2017 | 10,330,844 | -0.15% | 87 |
| 2015 | 10,370,267 | -0.4% | 88 |
| 2010 | 10,578,660 | 0.14% | 79 |
| 2005 | 10,502,994 | 0.42% | 76 |
| 2000 | 10,283,204 | 0.5% | 73 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,395,362 | 0.01% | 94 |
| 2032 | 10,277,046 | -0.19% | 96 |
| 2037 | 10,160,794 | -0.23% | 97 |
| 2042 | 10,028,284 | -0.26% | 96 |
| 2047 | 9,873,439 | -0.31% | 98 |
| 2052 | 9,698,457 | -0.36% | 102 |
| 2057 | 9,509,703 | -0.39% | 104 |
| 2062 | 9,323,460 | -0.4% | 105 |
| 2067 | 9,151,646 | -0.37% | 108 |
| 2072 | 9,009,126 | -0.31% | 108 |
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Lisbon has a metropolitan area population of 596,952, comprising 5.74%% of Portugal's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lisbon | 596,952 | 5.74% |
| 2 | Sintra | 410,420 | 3.95% |
| 3 | Vila Nova de Gaia | 317,859 | 3.06% |
| 4 | Porto | 264,493 | 2.54% |
| 5 | Cascais | 228,079 | 2.19% |
| 6 | Loures | 214,856 | 2.07% |
| 7 | Braga | 209,328 | 2.01% |
| 8 | Amadora | 187,541 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Almada | 187,519 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Matosinhos | 185,501 | 1.78% |
As of 2026, Portugal has a total population of 10,395,362, ranking as the 94th most populous nation in the world.
Portugal has a net population change of approximately -47 people per day, driven by 233 births, 326 deaths, and net immigration of 46 people.
Portugal represents 0.13% of the total global population and 1.4% of Europe's population.
Portugal has a population density of 113.5 people per km² (approximately 294.0 per mi²), making it the 102nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Portugal is Portuguese (95%) , followed by citizens from Portugal's former colonies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America (5%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Portugal, comprising 79.7% of the population.