Lisbon, Portugal — In a significant demographic shift, Portugal welcomed an additional 46,249 people who chose to make the country their home in 2022. This marks the sixth consecutive year of positive migration balance, reinforcing Portugal’s appeal as a destination for both newcomers and long-term residents.
Key Insights:
- Population Growth:
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- The resident population surged to 10,467,366 people, reflecting a positive growth rate for the fourth consecutive year.
- The increase in migration growth to 0.83% played a pivotal role, compensating for the negative natural growth rate of -0.39%.
- Immigration Trends:
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- Permanent immigrants: 117,843 individuals entered Portugal in 2022, representing a 21.3% increase compared to the previous year.
- Emigration: 30,954 people left the country, marking a 23.4% rise from the same period in 2021.
- The migration balance remained positive for the sixth consecutive year, totalling 86,889 individuals.
- Profile of Permanent Immigrants:
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- Gender: 62.2% were men.
- Nationality: 51.2% held foreign nationality.
- Origin: 59.3% were born outside the European Union.
- Previous Residence: 70.2% lived in non-European Union countries.
- Age Group: 77.9% fell within the working age range (15 to 64 years old).
- Acquisition of Portuguese Nationality:
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- In 2022, 46,229 foreign citizens obtained Portuguese nationality.
- 20,844 acquisitions were from residents within Portugal, while 25,385 were from those residing abroad.
- Fertility Rate:
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- The synthetic fertility index rose to 1.43 children per woman of childbearing age (15 to 49 years old).
Portugal’s allure as a vibrant and welcoming nation continues to attract a diverse population, contributing to its social fabric and economic vitality. As the country embraces its new residents, it remains committed to fostering a harmonious and inclusive society.
Source: National Statistics Institute (INE), theportugalnews.com, ec.europa.eu
