Portuguese city ranks among the world’s best places for Gen Z to live
A Portuguese city has taken second place in Time Out’s 2026 ranking of the world’s best cities for Gen Z to live in.
How to retire in Portugal from the UK
Portugal has long been one of the most popular retirement destinations for British citizens.
Pros and cons of retiring in Portugal
Portugal has become one of Europe's most popular retirement destinations, attracting retirees from the UK, the US and across the world. However, no country is perfect.
Pros and cons of living in the Algarve: costs, life and housing
Living in the Algarve has obvious appeal: mild winters, beaches close to home, a well-established international population and an easy-going outdoor routine.
Portugal among OECD countries with real wage growth
Pre-tax wages increased in 35 countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), including Portugal, between 2024 and 2025, according to the latest data released by the international organisation.The average wage rose in all OECD countries between 2024 and 2025 in nomina
Birth rate vs. death rate: what is happening in Portugal?
In May 2026, 9,216 deaths were recorded in Portugal (37 of which were of residents living abroad), 209 fewer (-2.2%) than in the previous month and 445 fewer (-4.6%) than in the same month last year. The figures were released this Friday (12 June 2026) by the National Statistics Institute (INE) and also show that the birth rate is declining.
Lisbon least affordable capital amid high rents and living costs
Lisbon’s appeal has grown steadily in recent years, but the numbers for 2026 show a city where wages are struggling to keep pace with the basic cost of a comfortable life.Recent data from Tradingpedia underlines how housing costs, both for renters and buyers, are at the heart of an affordability cri
11.4 million people reside in Portugal: 1.6 million are foreigners
Portugal’s National Statistics Institute (INE) has updated the number of residents in Portugal to over 11.4 million people, following the inclusion of 1,597,539 foreign nationals.
Rising longevity creates new property segment in Portugal
Longevity has been rising in Portugal and, as a result, a new segment is emerging in the real estate market.
Homes in Portugal for comfortable ageing and retirement living
It is widely recognised that Portugal is now highly sought after by international buyers, as well as valued by locals, as an ideal place to retire.
How Portugal ranks for children’s well-being in rich countries
Portugal sits in 4th place in a recent league table of child well-being across countries, just behind the Netherlands, Denmark and France.
Why Lisbon was named the most liveable city in the world for expats
The number of people living outside their country of birth has nearly doubled over the past three decades, and the reasons for moving have shifted just as quickly.
Portugal ranks 5th in the EU for longest working hours per week
Portugal is the fifth-highest in the European Union for weekly workload, averaging 39.7 hours per week.
The Portuguese city with the highest quality of life
If you’ve ever felt that Porto is a particularly good place to live and work, there’s now data to back that up.
Best city in Portugal for quality of life
One Portuguese city has been named the best city in Portugal for quality of life, topping an international ranking. This isn’t about postcard appeal or weekend charm; the index measures the realities of daily life, including safety, traffic, pollution, healthcare and cost of living.
How Portugal's average salary compares with the rest of Europe
Average salaries across Europe in 2024 draw a stark map of wage inequality.
High house prices threaten quality of life across Portugal
Rising house prices are increasingly shaping who can live in Portugal’s cities, affecting more than just where people live—they are threatening quality of life.The Global Liveability Index 2025, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and presented in Lisbon recently, highlights how affor
Things to do in Cascais: beaches, Boca do Inferno, and Guincho surf
Cascais is one of those seaside towns just outside Lisbon that’s easy to underestimate until you actually spend time there. Once a royal summer retreat, it still carries that polished feel.
Is Portugal safe in 2026? what the indexes say
If you’re thinking about swapping drizzle for pastel de nata and Atlantic sunsets, the big question is usually: “Is Portugal a safe country in 2026?” In short: yes, very much so.
Public healthcare in Portugal
Portugal’s public healthcare system is one of the quiet reasons many people decide to stay.
Portugal named “economy of the year” by The Economist
Portugal’s been quietly climbing the economic ranks over the past few years.
Portugal in the top 15 safest countries to visit in 2026
Portugal consistently sits near the top of Europe’s league table for safe travel, and the 2026 ranking from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection confirms it: Portugal is comfortably within the top 15 safest countries worldwide to travel to. BHTP's safest destinations report explainedThe BHTP St
Lisbon is the world’s happiest holiday destination for 2025
Lisbon has been named the world’s happiest holiday destination for 2025, taking the top spot on the Holiday Happiness Index.
Lisbon among the top 40 cities for quality of life in 2025
According to the Mapping the World's Prices 2025 report, produced by the Deutsche Bank Research Institute, Luxembourg, Copenhagen and Amsterdam are the three cities with the highest quality of life in 2025.
Portugal in the global top 10 for countries with the best quality of life
Portugal has been ranked as the sixth country in the world with the best quality of life, scoring 81.4 points, according to a recently released ranking by Global Citizen Solutions, a consultancy firm specialising in investment-based immigration.Nordic countries dominate the top spots, with Sweden an