Portugal

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 10.8M (2025). World rank 89 of 216; in Europe, 13 of 48. Area: 92,090 km². World rank 112 of 249; in Europe, 18 of 52. Life expectancy: 82.4 years (2024). World rank 29 of 216 (1 = best); in Europe, 17 of 48. From 2015 to 2025: population 10.4M → 10.8M, GDP $199B → $346.6B, and GDP per person $19,216 → $32,082. Worse than all its neighbours (Spain): life expectancy and GDP per person.

State

Official name: Portuguese Republic
Local name: Portugal
Capital: Lisbon
Region: Europe
Form of government: Semi-presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 10,804,871 2025
Area: 92,090 km²
GDP: $346.6B 2025
GDP per person: $32,082 2025
Life expectancy: 82.4 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Portuguese
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC, UTC+1
Calling code: +351
Emergency numbers: 112
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F
Mains voltage: 230 V