Portugal Logs 1.57 Million Immigrants in Four Years, Averaging 1,080 Arrivals Daily
Portugal is experiencing its busiest migration period on record, with an average of 1,080 newcomers arriving each day over the past four years.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- INE switched from surveys to administrative records for 2022‑2024 data
- Total immigration rose 149.6% to 1.575 million movements
- Daily arrivals equal six fully‑loaded Airbus A320 aircraft
New Methodology and Data Sources
In June 2024 INE abandoned its previous survey‑based approach, drawing instead on tax authority, social security, civil registration, education system and the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) records.
Breakdown of Migration Flows
Between 2021 and 2024 a total of 1,575,409 immigration movements were recorded, a 149.6% increase over the earlier figure of 631,141.
- 2022 accounts for the largest correction, with annual growth exceeding 200%.
- An average of 1,080 new arrivals per day equals six fully‑loaded Airbus A320 planes each day.
- The surge puts pressure on labour markets, housing and public services.