Portugal
Country statistics · 1990–present
Portugal at a Glance
Portugal is home to 10.7 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing significant natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $40,209, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 82.4 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 10.7 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 7.9 and a death rate of 11.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -3.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -34,223 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Portugal is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $429 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $40,209 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.7% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 5.7% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 82.4 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $2,971 (2024), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 94.5% (2011), reflecting high literacy rates. 88.5% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 95.2% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.