Urbanization Growth in Portugal from 1990 to 2023

Portugal’s urbanization rate increased significantly from 47.9% in 1990 to 67.9% in 2023, driven by economic integration with the European Union and the development of urban centers. A strong focus on urban development in Lisbon and Porto led to increased urban living as Portugal’s economy grew. The country’s urban population steadily grew at a rate of 1% annually during the 2000s, supported by infrastructure improvements and EU investments. By 2020, urbanization surpassed 66%, reflecting Portugal's successful urban planning strategies and the modernization of its major cities, leading to a high urban population by 2023.