Portugal
Portugal is a country in Southern Europe with about 10.8 million people, and its capital is Lisbon. Its system of government is a semi-presidential republic. The main language is Portuguese, and the currency is the Euro.
It covers 92,225 km², making it the 109th largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 90th by population. That works out at 117 per km², 79th in the world for density. Portugal shares land borders with 1 country: Spain.
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Population
- 10,804,87190th of 197, 2025
- Area
- 92,225 km²109th of 197
- Density
- 117 per km²
- Continent
- EuropeSouthern Europe
- Language
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- GDP
- $347 billion45th of 193, 2025
- GDP per person
- $32,08242nd of 193, 2025
- Life expectancy
- 82.4 years2025 figure
- Urban population
- 61.5%2025 figure
- Highest point
- Mount Pico, 2,351 m
- Coastline
- Yes
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +351
How Portugal ranks
| Measure | World | Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 90th of 197 | 13th of 46 |
| Area | 109th of 197 | 18th of 46 |
| Population density | 79th of 197 | 18th of 46 |
| GDP | 45th of 193 | 18th of 44 |
| GDP per person | 42nd of 193 | 27th of 44 |
| Life expectancy | 23rd of 194 | 15th of 44 |
| Urban population | 104th of 194 | 35th of 44 |
| Land borders | 141st of 197 | 37th of 46 |
Neighbouring countries
Similar in population
- Tajikistan10.8 million
- Papua New Guinea10.8 million
- Czech Republic10.9 million