Data from the Porto Economic Bulletin, compiled by the Municipality, covering demographics, talent, health, macroeconomics, transactions, businesses, tourism, infrastructure, real estate, and sustainable development, also show a 2.4% increase in the population in 2023 due to immigration.
The population now stands at 248,769 residents, with nearly 23,000 attracted by the city's appeal to foreign populations. Based on tourist overnight stays, commuter flows, and resident population estimates, around 400,000 people are expected to circulate in Porto daily. Tourism records show 2.8 million guests, 15.2 million passengers at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, and 434.7 million euros in tourist accommodation revenues.
The data confirm economic growth in the AMP since 2018, with regional wealth increasing by over 12% between 2021 and 2022. The 40 billion euros represent 16.2% of the national GDP.
Companies in the region attracted 4.3 billion euros in investment, a 10% increase in just one year, with a quarter of that capital corresponding to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, creating nearly 6,000 jobs.
In 2023, there was a 5.8% increase in the number of companies established, reflecting a surplus balance of 49.5% when comparing established and dissolved companies.
