Portugal Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Portugal's population growth was 1.60% in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 45.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Portugal's population growth stood at 1.60% in 2025, a rise of +0.50pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.60% by 2025. Portugal ranked 74th globally.
Portugal has experienced a varied demographic trajectory over the past six and a half decades, with population growth rates fluctuating significantly. The country's all-time peak population growth rate of 3.80% was observed in 1975, a period marked by rapid economic expansion and urbanization. Conversely, the lowest growth rate of -0.90% was recorded in 1969, indicating a decline in population. Since then, Portugal's population growth rate has generally trended upward, with the latest rate of 1.60% ranking it 74th globally. This growth rate is comparable to that of the Kyrgyz Republic, another country with a relatively high population growth rate. The trend in population growth rates has slowed in recent years, suggesting a stabilization of the demographic landscape in Portugal. A significant economic downturn or changes in government policies affecting family planning and migration could potentially alter this trajectory and impact the country's population growth rate in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.14% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.87% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.60% | +0.50pp | #74 |
| 2024 | 1.10% | −0.27pp | #120 |
| 2023 | 1.37% | +0.67pp | #129 |
| 2022 | 0.70% | +0.07pp | #83 |
| 2021 | 0.63% | +0.52pp | #97 |
| 2020 | 0.11% | +0.08pp | #54 |
| 2019 | 0.02% | +0.18pp | #42 |
| 2018 | -0.16% | +0.08pp | #33 |
| 2017 | -0.24% | +0.07pp | #27 |
| 2016 | -0.32% | +0.10pp | #29 |
| 2015 | -0.41% | +0.13pp | #21 |
| 2014 | -0.54% | +0.01pp | #16 |
| 2013 | -0.55% | −0.14pp | #19 |
| 2012 | -0.41% | −0.26pp | #22 |
| 2011 | -0.15% | −0.19pp | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's population growth was 1.60% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 45.7% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's population growth peaked at 3.80% in 1975.
The lowest population growth in Portugal was -0.90% in 1969.
Portugal ranks 74th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's population growth is projected to reach 1.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Portugal in 2025 was 1.60%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_population-growth,
title = {Portugal Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}