SEF data shows that Portugal registered, at the end of last
year, 757,252 foreigners with residence, an increase verified for the seventh consecutive
year and 58,365 (8.3 percent) more than in 2021.
According to the SEF, Brazilian citizens remain the main
foreign community residing in the country, with a total of 233,138 people,
28,444 more (13 percent) than in 2021.
Indian residents in Portugal also increased by 13 percent in
2022, from 30,251 to 34,232, and are now the fourth most numerous community in
the country.
Nepalese became part of the 10 largest foreign communities
in Portugal, with 23,441 citizens legally residing in the country, now taking
the place of the Chinese.
According to the SEF, the main foreign communities residing in Portugal are citizens of Brazil (233,138), the United Kingdom (36,639), Cape Verde (35,744), India (34,232), Italy (33,707), Angola (30,417), France (27,614), Ukraine (26,898), Romania (23,967) and Nepal (23,441).
Where are all the Italians hiding?
By Ivan Sellers from Lisbon on 18 Jan 2023, 08:59
Where are those hordes of Americans invading Portugal and buying up anything that has roof and walls?
By Robert from Beiras on 18 Jan 2023, 10:07
In order to thrive, every country needs to have foreigners legally reside and contribute to their economic growth.
By Lisa from Other on 19 Jan 2023, 23:46
Welcome Brazilians, Bangladeshi, Pakistanis, Indians, Africans, bye bye Portuguese. Add these to generalized impunity, negligence and disorganization and you have the picture of what Portugal really is.
By Diogo F. from Lisbon on 23 Jan 2023, 01:45