Portugal’s Population Boom Fuels Housing Crisis and Strain on Services
Portugal’s population has indeed reached a significant milestone, crossing the 11.4 million mark. What’s particularly noteworthy is the substantial increase in the foreign-born population, which now constitutes 14% of the total. This demographic shift, especially the rapid population growth over the last five years adding around 800,000 people, raises some interesting points about its impact on the country.
This surge in population, primarily driven by an influx of foreigners, has undoubtedly put considerable strain on various aspects of Portuguese society. The housing market is frequently cited as one of the most severely affected, often described as one of the worst in Europe.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood