First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Portugal

Portugal: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 1,375 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1,375 Person
Change on year
up 36.8%
World rank
21st
of 42 countries
All-time high
1,375 Person
in 2025
All-time low
95 Person
in 2009
Years of data
18
2008–2025

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Portugal, 2008–2025

05001.0k1.5k2008201620252008: 105 Person2009: 95 Person2010: 130 Person2011: 115 Person2012: 230 Person2013: 305 Person2014: 230 Person2015: 370 Person2016: 595 Person2017: 955 Person2018: 1.0k Person2019: 745 Person2020: 420 Person2021: 505 Person2022: 870 Person2023: 435 Person2024: 1.0k Person2025: 1.4k Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Portugal is 1,375 Person, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is up 36.8% on the previous year and up 271.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Portugal peaked at 1,375 Person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 95 Person, in 2009.

Portugal ranks 21st of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data in Portugal, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 105 Person
2009 95 Person -9.5%
2010 130 Person +36.8%
2011 115 Person -11.5%
2012 230 Person +100.0%
2013 305 Person +32.6%
2014 230 Person -24.6%
2015 370 Person +60.9%
2016 595 Person +60.8%
2017 955 Person +60.5%
2018 1,045 Person +9.4%
2019 745 Person -28.7%
2020 420 Person -43.6%
2021 505 Person +20.2%
2022 870 Person +72.3%
2023 435 Person -50.0%
2024 1,005 Person +131.0%
2025 1,375 Person +36.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 100 Person 95 Person 105 Person 2
2010s 472 Person 115 Person 1,045 Person 10
2020s 768.33 Person 420 Person 1,375 Person 6

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 18 Bulgaria 4,655 Person compare
  2. 19 Finland 4,150 Person compare
  3. 20 Norway 2,190 Person compare
  4. 22 Luxembourg 1,200 Person compare
  5. 23 Denmark 1,195 Person compare
  6. 24 Romania 1,190 Person compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Portugal?
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Portugal was 1,375 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 1,375 Person in 2025.
What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 95 Person in 2009.
How does Portugal rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
Portugal ranks 21st out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 271.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 739 data points, 2008–2025
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