Long-term residents among all non-EU citizens holding residence in Portugal

Portugal: Long-term residents among all non-EU citizens holding residence was 6.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.1%
Change on year
down 10.6%
World rank
38th
of 39 countries
All-time high
27.3%
in 2018
All-time low
0.4%
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Long-term residents among all non-EU citizens holding residence in Portugal, 2008–2025

01020302008201620252008: 0.42 Percentage2009: 0.65 Percentage2010: 0.78 Percentage2011: 0.81 Percentage2012: 0.9 Percentage2013: 0.99 Percentage2014: 1.1 Percentage2015: 1.1 Percentage2016: 1.2 Percentage2017: 18.7 Percentage2018: 27.3 Percentage2019: 22.4 Percentage2020: 19 Percentage2021: 15.3 Percentage2022: 13.2 Percentage2023: 11.3 Percentage2024: 6.8 Percentage2025: 6.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 6.1% for long-term residents among all non-eu citizens holding residence in 2025.

The figure is down 10.6% on the previous year and up 443.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, long-term residents among all non-eu citizens holding residence in Portugal peaked at 27.3% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2008.

That places Portugal 38th out of 39 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Long-term residents among all non-EU citizens holding residence in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Long-term residents among all non-EU citizens holding residence permits by citizenship on 31 December - % in Portugal, 2008 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2008 0.4%
2009 0.7% +54.8%
2010 0.8% +20.0%
2011 0.8% +3.8%
2012 0.9% +11.1%
2013 1.0% +10.0%
2014 1.1% +6.1%
2015 1.1% +6.7%
2016 1.2% +3.6%
2017 18.7% +1512.9%
2018 27.3% +46.0%
2019 22.4% -17.9%
2020 19.0% -15.2%
2021 15.3% -19.4%
2022 13.2% -13.6%
2023 11.3% -14.9%
2024 6.8% -39.5%
2025 6.1% -10.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.5% 0.4% 0.7% 2
2010s 7.5% 0.8% 27.3% 10
2020s 12.0% 6.1% 19.0% 6

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 35 Croatia 9.9% compare
  2. 35 Croatia 9.9% compare
  3. 37 Romania 8.6% compare
  4. 39 Ireland 0.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is long-term residents among all non-eu citizens holding residence in Portugal?
Long-term residents among all non-eu citizens holding residence in Portugal was 6.1% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest long-term residents among all non-eu citizens holding residence recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 27.3% in 2018.
What is the lowest long-term residents among all non-eu citizens holding residence recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2008.
How does Portugal rank for long-term residents among all non-eu citizens holding residence?
Portugal ranks 38th out of 39 countries with data for 2025.
Is long-term residents among all non-eu citizens holding residence rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 443.8%. 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 Long-term residents among all non-EU citizens holding residence permits by citizenship on 31 December - %. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Long-term residents among all non-EU citizens holding residence permits by citizenship on 31 December - %
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 684 data points, 2008–2025
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