Curious about where expats live in Portugal? Dive into detailed data on the top regions and Lisbon neighbourhoods preferred by expats of various nationalities. Discover why Portugal is a top choice for expat living.
Portugal has become a hotspot for expats worldwide, offering a blend of beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and a welcoming community. But where do expats live in Portugal? This post will explore the top regions and neighbourhoods where expats settle, backed by data on the number of expats by nationality. Let's dive in!
Where do expats live in Portugal by region?
Where are expats in Portugal from?
Where do expats live in Portugal by nationality?
Where do expats live in Lisbon?
Where are expats in Lisbon from?
Where to live in Lisbon?
Data used for figures in this post come straight from the População Estrangeira Residente em Portugal (foreigner population resident in Portugal) from the Servicio de Estrangeros e Fronteras Portal de Estadistica (SEFSTAT) last updated in 2021.
Where do Expats Live in Portugal by Region?
When it comes to settling down in Portugal, expats have diverse preferences. Here are some of the most popular locations for expats in Portugal:
Expats in Lisbon come from diverse backgrounds. The top nationalities of expats in Portugal are:
Brazil: 204.7k expats (29.3% of total expats)
United Kingdom: 41.9k expats (6% of total expats)
Cabo Verde: 34.1k expats (4.9% of total expats)
Italy: 30.8k expats (4.4% of total expats)
India: 30.2k expats (4.3% of total expats)
Where expats in Portugal are from map
Where do Expats Live in Portugal by Nationality?
Where do most British expats in Portugal live?
Most British people in Portugal tend to live in Faro (21k, 49.5%), Lisboa (9k, 21.6%), Leiria (2.4k, 5.8%), Coimbra (2k, 4.8%), or Madeira (1.2k, 2.9%).
British expats top destinations to live in Portugal
Where do most American expats in Portugal live?
Most Americans in Portugal tend to live in Lisboa (45%), Faro (14%), Porto (10%), Leiria (5.7%), or Azores (5.5%).
American expats top destinations to live in Portugal
Where do most Asian expats in Portugal live?
Most Asian expats in Portugal tend to live in Lisboa (47.5k, 50.1%), Faro (10.8k, 11.4%), Beja (8.5k, 9%), Setubal (7.4k, 7.8%), or Porto (5k, 5%). The top Asian expats nationalities living in Portugal are from India, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
Where do Expats Live in Lisbon?
Lisbon is a magnet for expats, offering various boroughs that cater to different lifestyles:
Lisbon: 108.8k expats
Sintra: 42.5k expats
Cascais: 34.1k expats
Amadora, Loures, and Oeiras: 20k-24k expacts (each)
Where expats live in Lisbon, Portugal map
Where are Expats in Lisbon from?
Expats in Lisbon come from diverse backgrounds. The top nationalities of expats in Lisbon, Portugal are:
Brazil: 77.1k expats
Cabo Verde: 21.1k expats
Guinea Bisau: 14.8k expats
Angola: 14.6k expats
Italy: 14k expats
Where expats in Lisbon, Portugal are from map
Where to Live in Lisbon?
For families with children Belém and Parque das Nações would be great options.
For party and social people, Baixa-Chiado and Alfama.
For young people and students, Roma, Areeiro, or Alameda will fit perfectly.
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