Population
10.2M
Online population
9.27M
Currency
EUR
Population - 10.2M
In 2025, 68.7% of Portugal’s population lived in urban centres, while 31.3% lived in rural areas.
Internet penetration - 89%
There were 9.27M internet users ****in Portugal in 2025.
Portugal’s fintech ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past year, positioning the country as a growing innovation hub in Europe. The latest figures confirm this upward trajectory:
As of the end of 2024, Portugal is home to over 360 fintech startups, with 101 of them having secured funding. Collectively, these companies have raised more than $359 million USD, including $147 million in 2024 alone — a record year for the sector.
A particularly noteworthy trend is the increase in international investment: over two-thirds of funding rounds in 2024 involved foreign investors, compared to less than half the year before.
According to Portugal Business News, he number of fintech startups also grew by 37% in 2024, reflecting renewed entrepreneurial activity and investor confidence.
Source:https://www.portugalfintech.org
The main areas of growth include: