France vs Portugal: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
France
377,462
in 2025
Portugal
310,639
in 2025
France rank
6th
Portugal rank
7th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- France
- Portugal
How they compare
France currently reports 377,462 against 310,639 in Portugal, a difference of 66,823.
That makes France's figure about 1.2 times Portugal's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 6th and Portugal ranks 7th of 32 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 194,686 | 55,020 | 139,666 | France |
| 2010s | 231,376 | 40,517 | 190,859 | France |
| 2020s | 318,864 | 141,051 | 177,814 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, France or Portugal?
- France, at 377,462 against 310,639 in Portugal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between France and Portugal?
- 66,823, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Portugal?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do France and Portugal rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- France ranks 6th and Portugal ranks 7th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.