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In 2026, Portugal sees net immigration of 16,968 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 1.1 million, about 11% of the total. Since 1950, it has lost a cumulative 1.2 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+16,968
Net migration rate
+1.6 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
1,127,184
Migration flows in Portugal are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 11% of the population.