People and new homes by municipality, 2023–2025
Portugal’s population grew by 494,327 over 2023–2025 while 84,003 homes were finished: 5.9 new residents for every new home.
Net migration added 594,779 people, and births minus deaths came to −100,452. The population fell in 52 of the 308 municipalities with figures.
Residents gained per home finished, 2023–25
- 16.0 and over
- 8.0 to 16.0
- 4.0 to 8.0
- 2.0 to 4.0
- 0.0 to 2.0
- Below zero
- No figure
Most new residents per new home
Among the municipalities that finished at least 150 homes over 2023–2025.
| Municipality | Residents gained | Homes finished | Per home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amadora | +18,785 | 265 | 70.9 |
| Moita | +7,318 | 176 | 41.6 |
| Santarém | +6,228 | 189 | 33.0 |
| Lisboa | +19,836 | 759 | 26.1 |
| Sintra | +33,503 | 1,354 | 24.7 |
| Portimão | +6,594 | 328 | 20.1 |
| Vila Franca de Xira | +7,488 | 410 | 18.3 |
| Barreiro | +7,583 | 417 | 18.2 |
| Albufeira | +5,934 | 331 | 17.9 |
| Loures | +20,108 | 1,165 | 17.3 |
Where the population fell
| Municipality | Population change | Homes finished |
|---|---|---|
| Vinhais | −219 | 28 |
| Resende | −203 | 26 |
| Peso da Régua | −198 | 19 |
| Cuba | −167 | 15 |
| Mogadouro | −155 | 33 |
| Alfândega da Fé | −154 | 22 |
| Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo | −144 | 19 |
| Santa Marta de Penaguião | −141 | 7 |
| Miranda do Douro | −125 | 33 |
| Murça | −121 | 14 |
Population is INE’s annual estimate, and the change adds up each year’s net migration and births minus deaths. Every municipality is on the map, and the national report follows the country year by year.
