Lisbon Population 2024

Lisbon's 2024 population is now estimated at 3,014,607In 1950, the population of Lisbon was 1,303,550Lisbon has grown by 14,071 in the last year, which represents a 0.47% 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.

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.

Country
Portugal
Growth Rate
0.47%

Lisbon Population 2024

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Year
Population
Growth Rate
Growth
19501,303,5500%0
19511,323,1911.51%19,641
19521,343,1551.51%19,964
19531,363,3651.5%20,210
19541,383,9071.51%20,542
19551,404,7581.51%20,851
19561,425,9531.51%21,195
19571,447,4091.5%21,456
19581,469,2171.51%21,808
19591,491,3541.51%22,137
19601,513,8561.51%22,502
19611,539,4981.69%25,642
19621,568,0691.86%28,571
19631,597,1701.86%29,101
19641,626,8531.86%29,683
19651,657,0031.85%30,150
19661,687,7551.86%30,752
19671,719,0781.86%31,323
19681,751,0261.86%31,948
19691,783,4781.85%32,452
19701,816,5771.86%33,099
19711,862,4022.52%45,825
19721,919,9993.09%57,597
19731,979,2113.08%59,212
19742,040,3353.09%61,124
19752,103,3473.09%63,012
19762,168,3963.09%65,049
19772,235,2693.08%66,873
19782,304,3003.09%69,031
19792,375,4643.09%71,164
19802,448,9283.09%73,464
19812,503,1472.21%54,219
19822,506,9150.15%3,768
19832,510,6890.15%3,774
19842,514,4730.15%3,784
19852,518,2530.15%3,780
19862,522,0440.15%3,791
19872,525,8400.15%3,796
19882,529,6470.15%3,807
19892,533,4500.15%3,803
19902,537,2630.15%3,813
19912,543,2280.24%5,965
19922,557,2890.55%14,061
19932,571,3890.55%14,100
19942,585,5850.55%14,196
19952,599,8610.55%14,276
19962,614,2350.55%14,374
19972,628,6480.55%14,413
19982,643,1610.55%14,513
19992,657,7540.55%14,593
20002,672,4480.55%14,694
20012,686,8040.54%14,356
20022,700,3890.51%13,585
20032,714,0410.51%13,652
20042,727,7820.51%13,741
20052,741,5540.5%13,772
20062,755,4150.51%13,861
20072,769,3460.51%13,931
20082,783,3670.51%14,021
20092,797,4190.5%14,052
20102,811,5630.51%14,144
20112,825,7780.51%14,215
20122,840,0650.51%14,287
20132,854,4240.51%14,359
20142,868,8560.51%14,432
20152,883,3600.51%14,504
20162,897,9380.51%14,578
20172,912,5900.51%14,652
20182,927,3160.51%14,726
20192,942,0970.5%14,781
20202,956,8790.5%14,782
20212,971,5870.5%14,708
20222,986,1620.49%14,575
20233,000,5360.48%14,374
20243,014,6070.47%14,071
20253,028,2680.45%13,661
20263,040,9250.42%12,657
20273,052,9080.39%11,983
20283,064,2280.37%11,320
20293,074,9050.35%10,677
20303,084,9490.33%10,044
20313,094,3520.3%9,403
20323,103,0670.28%8,715
20333,111,0780.26%8,011
20343,118,3430.23%7,265
20353,124,8330.21%6,490
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