Portugal Population
Europe & Central Asia · 91st most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
10,775,937
The population of Portugal is about 10,775,937 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 10.8 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.13% of the world's people.
Portugal is ranked 91st of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.20% a year. It peaked around 2025 at 10.8 million and is projected to fall to 10.1 million by 2050. Since 1960 (8.9 million) it has grown by 22%. Population density is 118 people per square kilometre. 61% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
10.8 million
Yearly change
−0.20%
World rank
91st
Share of world
0.13%
Density
118/km²
Land area
91,606 km²
Life expectancy
82.4 yrs
Births per woman
1.41
GDP per capita
$32,082
GDP
$346.6B
Population of Portugal, 1960–2050
Portugal population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,857,716 | — | 97 |
| 1970 | 8,680,431 | −0.88% | 95 |
| 1980 | 9,766,312 | +1.09% | 107 |
| 1990 | 9,983,218 | −0.22% | 109 |
| 2000 | 10,289,898 | +0.71% | 112 |
| 2010 | 10,573,100 | +0.05% | 115 |
| 2020 | 10,297,081 | +0.11% | 112 |
| 2024 | 10,694,681 | +1.10% | 117 |
| 2026proj. | 10,783,137 | −0.20% | 118 |
| 2030proj. | 10,683,625 | −0.22% | 117 |
| 2040proj. | 10,394,795 | −0.31% | 113 |
| 2050proj. | 10,050,583 | −0.37% | 110 |
Portugal vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 16.5 times as many people as Portugal. Bangladesh is 11.6 times more densely populated.
Portugal population: questions and answers
What is the population of Portugal in 2026?
About 10,783,137 (10.8 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Portugal's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.20% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Portugal?
About 118 people per km², with a land area of 91,606 km².
What will the population of Portugal be in 2050?
About 10.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Portugal?
Lisbon.
What is the life expectancy in Portugal?
82.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.