In 2025, the tourism sector posted positive growth, with overnight stays increasing by 2.2%, guest arrivals rising by 3.0%, and tourism revenues climbing by 5.0%. These results further strengthen and consolidate Portugal’s position as a competitive international destination.
A total of 32.5 million guests were recorded, including 19.7 million international visitors, representing increases of 3.0% and 1.9% respectively compared with 2024. Domestic travelers generated 12.8 million arrivals an increase of 4,7%.
Main source markets by number of guests
United Kingdom: 2.5 million, +0.1%
United States: 2.4 million, +3.2%
Spain: 2.3 million, -3.3%
Germany: 1.8 million, +1.9%
France: 1.5 million, -6.4%
- Brazil : 1.1 million, -2,4%
Tourist accommodations registered 82.1 million overnight stays, a 2.2% increase compared with the previous year. Of these, 57.0 million were generated by international visitors while 25.1 million were generated by domestic travelers, up 5,4% over 2024.
Main source markets by overnight stays
United Kingdom: 10.1 million, -1.5%
Germany: 6.4 million, +1.2%
France: 3.2 million, -1.2%
United States: 3.1 million, +8.0%
Spain: 2.9 million, +3.6%
- Brazil : 2.4 million, -4,1%
According to data from the Bank of Portugal, tourism receipts in the 12 months through 2025 reached €29.1 billion, representing 5.0% growth compared with 2024. The top three markets with the largest shares were the United Kingdom (14.7%), Germany (11.5%), and France (11.0%).
Main source markets by tourism receipts
United Kingdom: €4.3 billion, +3.5%
Germany: €3.4 billion, +1.8%
France: €3.2 billion; -1.2%
United States: €3.1 billion, +8.0%
Spain: €2.9 billion, +3.6%
- Brazil: €1.2 billion, +4,7%
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