Who Are the Immigrants in Portugal?
As of 2025, Portugal is home to over 1.5 million immigrants, representing approximately 15% of the country’s total population. This marks the highest share of foreign residents in Portuguese history.
Where Are Immigrants Living?
According to official data from AIMA and national statistics, most immigrants are concentrated in four key districts:
- Lisbon
- Faro (Algarve)
- Setúbal
- Porto
Together, these areas account for over 1.1 million foreign residents.
Top Countries of Origin
Below are the latest official figures for the largest foreign communities residing in Portugal (2025):
- Brazil: 484,596 residents
- India: 98,616
- Angola: 92,348
- Ukraine: 79,232
- Cape Verde: 65,507
- Bangladesh: 55,199
- Italy: 40,021
- China: 30,734
- France: 29,009
- Spain: 22,130
- United States: 19,258
Population Share by District (2025)
Approximate share of immigrants in local populations:
- Lisbon: 25%
- Faro: 20%
- Setúbal: 19%
- Porto: 13%
Who Collects This Data?
Immigration data in Portugal is monitored by AIMA — Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo, which replaced SEF for immigration matters. Statistics are also supported by the Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE).
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