What is the Population of Portugal?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Portugal has a population of approximately 10,749,635 people, making it the 89th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.13% of the world's population. With a land area of 92,090 km², the population density is roughly 117 people per km².
| Population | 10,749,635 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 89th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.13% |
| Area | 92,090 km² |
| Population density | 117 / km² |
| Demonym | Portuguese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 10,749,635 | 89th |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,294,243 | 86th |
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 87th |
| Dominican Republic | 10,771,504 | 88th |
| Sweden | 10,605,098 | 90th |
| Tajikistan | 10,499,000 | 91st |
| Greece | 10,400,720 | 92nd |
Portugal compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 49,315,949 | 505,992 |
Portugal in context
- Portugal covers 92,090 km², making it the 109th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Spain.
- With 10,749,635 people, Portugal holds about 8.2% of the population of Southern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Portugal is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Portugal — FAQ
What is the population of Portugal?
The population of Portugal is approximately 10,749,635 (10.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Portugal in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Portugal at approximately 10,749,635 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Portugal is the 89th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Portugal?
Approximately 10,749,635 people live in Portugal, making it the 89th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Portugal rank by population?
Portugal is the 89th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.13%.
What is the population density of Portugal?
Portugal has a population density of roughly 117 people per km², based on a land area of 92,090 km².
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