Portugal in figures
A clear statistical guide, with official sources, to Portugal’s 18 districts, 2 autonomous regions and 308 municipalities.
10.343.066inhabitants (2021 Census)
308municipalities
3.259parishes (CAOP2025)
92.225,21km² of area · 112,2 inh./km²
5.076schools (DGEEC)330higher education43SNS hospitals1.235Citizen shops / spaces57climate stations3.566parish councils and town halls319embassies/consulates in Portugal433Portuguese posts worldwide391.517unemployed (2021 Census) · 8,13%Sources: INE, 2021 Census (resident population) · DGT, CAOP2025 (area and parishes) · more details · Data updated on 24/09/2026