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Portugal Tourism Statistics

Portugal’s latest tourism statistics show how fast demand is shifting, with recent arrivals and spending trends moving in step with changing travel patterns across the country. See where momentum is building most clearly and what the new numbers suggest for the year ahead.
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Portugal Tourism Statistics
Karl BeckerWritten by Karl Becker·Edited by Maya Johansson·Fact-checked by Katherine Brennan
Last verified Jun 28, 2026
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Portugal received 27.4 million international tourists. Hotels reached 78 percent occupancy nationwide while revenue totaled 25 billion euros. The statistics below detail arrivals, lodging performance, and spending patterns by region.

Key Takeaways

  • 75,000 hotel rooms available in 2023
  • In 2023, Portugal received 27.4 million international tourists
  • Lisbon Castle visited by 500,000 tourists yearly
  • Tourism revenue reached €25 billion in 2023
  • 55% of tourists aged 25-44 in 2023

Portugal welcomed a record number of tourists this year, boosting tourism spending and local economies.

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Accommodation16 stats

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75,000 hotel rooms available in 2023
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Hotel occupancy rate 78% in 2023
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Lisbon hotels 85% occupancy
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Algarve peak occupancy 95% in summer 2023
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Porto hotels average RevPAR €120
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New hotels opened: 50 in 2023
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Airbnb listings 100,000 in Portugal
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Average room rate €130/night in 2023
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Madeira hotels 85% full in 2023
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Azores lodging occupancy 72%
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Hostels occupancy 65% average
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Luxury hotels 5-star: 120 properties
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Rural tourism beds 50,000
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Camping sites 20,000 pitches
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Aparthotels growing 10% yearly
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Total overnight stays 100 million in 2023
Interpretation

Accommodation Interpretation

Portugland is booming, with hotels nearly full and even the sheep in rural tourism are busy, yet clever travelers are clearly weighing the ever-growing options between snagging that €130 city room, chasing the sun to a packed Algarve beach, or escaping to an Airbnb that, by the looks of it, might outnumber the locals in some towns.

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Arrivals22 stats

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In 2023, Portugal received 27.4 million international tourists
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In 2022, tourist arrivals reached 18.2 million
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UK tourists to Portugal numbered 2.8 million in 2023
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Spain contributed 2.5 million visitors in 2023
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Germany sent 2.1 million tourists to Portugal in 2023
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France visitors totaled 1.9 million in 2023
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US tourists increased by 25% to 800,000 in 2023
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Brazil sent 650,000 visitors in 2023
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Netherlands arrivals at 1.2 million in 2023
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January 2023 saw 1.1 million arrivals
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Peak month August 2023 had 3.2 million tourists
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Lisbon airport handled 26 million passengers in 2023
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Porto airport passengers up 15% to 13 million in 2023
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Faro airport recorded 9.5 million passengers
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Madeira arrivals grew 12% to 2 million in 2023
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Azores tourists reached 700,000 in 2023
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Overnight stays by international tourists: 70 million in 2023
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Average stay length 7.2 nights in 2023
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2023 growth in arrivals: 22% over 2022
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Lisbon metro area: 10 million visitors
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Algarve region: 7 million tourists in 2023
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Porto region: 4.5 million arrivals
Interpretation

Arrivals Interpretation

Even with nearly the entire population of Canada descending upon them in 2023, the Portuguese still managed to politely show everyone their spectacular coastlines, historic cities, and legendary *pastéis de nata* while expertly ensuring the average visitor stayed for a blissful week.

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Attractions15 stats

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Lisbon Castle visited by 500,000 tourists yearly
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Jerónimos Monastery 800,000 visitors in 2023
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Belém Tower 600,000 visitors
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Pena Palace Sintra 1.2 million visitors
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Algarve beaches 10 million swimmers annually
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Porto wine cellars tours 1 million
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Fado shows attended by 300,000 tourists
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Douro Valley cruises 200,000 passengers
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Madeira levada walks 400,000 hikers
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Azores whale watching 150,000 participants
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Golf courses rounds 1.5 million yearly
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Surf schools students 100,000 annually
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Fatima Sanctuary 6 million pilgrims
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Óbidos medieval village 500,000 visitors
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Nazaré big waves spectators 200,000
Interpretation

Attractions Interpretation

While the faith of six million pilgrims converges at Fatima, Portugal’s true national religion might just be a devotion to its diverse charms, from the sun-soaked Algarve beaches hosting ten million swimmers to the fantastical spires of Pena Palace drawing over a million admirers.

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Revenue20 stats

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Tourism revenue reached €25 billion in 2023
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Tourism GDP contribution 13% in 2023
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International tourist spending €18 billion in 2023
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Average spend per tourist €650 in 2023
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Hotel revenue €6.5 billion in 2023
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Algarve tourism revenue €5 billion
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Lisbon generated €8 billion from tourism
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Jobs in tourism: 900,000 in 2023
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Tax revenue from tourism €4.2 billion
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Domestic tourism spending €7 billion
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Per capita tourism spend €2,400 annually
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Growth in tourism exports 20% in 2023
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Restaurants revenue from tourists €3 billion
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Retail tourism spend €2.5 billion
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Car rental revenue €800 million
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Cruise tourism revenue €150 million
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Events and conferences €1 billion
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Wine tourism revenue €500 million
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Golf tourism €300 million annually
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Health and wellness tourism €400 million
Interpretation

Revenue Interpretation

Portugal’s economy is so thoroughly seasoned with tourist euros that if the visitors stopped coming, the nation would need to start a very aggressive lemonade stand.
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