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Portugal has one of the oldest defined national borders in the world, largely unchanged since a 1297 treaty with Spain.
Portugal
Portuguese Republic
Population, GDP, and key facts about Portugal — updated for 2026.
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Portugal quick facts
- Population
- 10,694,681
- Area
- 92,230 km²
- Population density
- 115 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 313.7 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 29.3K
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Language
- Portuguese
Portugal at human scale
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What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
What is Portugal's population?
Portugal has a population of 10,694,681.
What is Portugal's GDP per capita?
Portugal's GDP per capita is US$ 29.3K.
What is the currency of Portugal?
The currency of Portugal is the Euro (EUR).
Is Portugal bigger than Greece?
Greece is about 1.4× the size of Portugal by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.