Portugal Population Live (2026)
The live population of Portugal, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Portugal has an estimated population of about 10.2 million people in 2026 — 0.12% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 58th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Portugal's latest birth rate (7.4 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (11.3 per 1,000).
Is the population of Portugal growing?
Not from births alone. Around 208 babies are born in Portugal every day, but about 317 people die — so deaths outnumber births by roughly 109 a day (about 39,966 a year). Portugal is one of 17 countries among the 72 we track where this has already happened. It is usually the result of two things at once: a birth rate that has been low for decades, and a large older generation.
A birth rate of 7.4 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Portugal's population is getting older. It ranks 68th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Portugal's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Portugal
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.1 | 0.2 | -0.1 |
| Per hour | 9 | 13 | -5 |
| Per day | 208 | 317 | -109 |
| Per week | 1,454 | 2,221 | -766 |
| Per year | 75,832 | 115,798 | -39,966 |
How crowded is Portugal?
With about 10.2 million people living on 92,212 km², Portugal has roughly 111.1 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (30th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Portugal
A baby born in Portugal today can expect to live about 81.9 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 16th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $24,560 per person (26th of 72), Portugal is an upper-middle or high-income economy. Countries at this level have usually already been through the "demographic transition" — the shift from large families and short lives to small families and long lives.
Portugal at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 10,247,605 | 58 |
| Births per day | 208 | 64 |
| Deaths per day | 317 | 53 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 7.4 | 68 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 11.3 | 12 |
| Natural growth rate | -0.39% / year | 65 |
| Life expectancy | 81.9 years | 16 |
| Population density | 111.1 / km² | 30 |
| GDP per person | $24,560 | 26 |
| Area | 92,212 km² | — |
| Capital | Lisbon | — |
| Languages | Portuguese | — |
| Currency | Euro (€) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Portugal's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Portugal's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Portugal in 2026?
The population of Portugal in 2026 is estimated at about 10.2 million people, which is around 0.12% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Portugal every day?
About 208 babies are born in Portugal every day — roughly 9 per hour, or 75,832 per year — based on a birth rate of 7.4 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Portugal every day?
About 317 people die in Portugal every day — roughly 13 per hour, or 115,798 per year — based on a death rate of 11.3 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Portugal growing or shrinking?
Shrinking from natural change: deaths exceed births by about 109 people a day. Migration can offset part of this.
What is the life expectancy in Portugal?
Life expectancy at birth in Portugal is about 81.9 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Portugal population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Portugal's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.