Portuguese in the United Kingdom

Portuguese in the United Kingdom
Distribution of Portuguese citizens by local authority in England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Total population
United Kingdom Portuguese-born residents in the United Kingdom: 160,044 (excluding Scotland) – 0.2%
(2021 Census)[a]

 England: 152,634 – 0.3% (2021)[1]
 Scotland: Unavailable[2]
 Wales: 3,664 – 0.1% (2021)[1]
Northern Ireland: 3,746 – 0.2% (2021)[3]
92,065 (2011 Census)
165,000 (2019 ONS estimate)
Portuguese citizens:
286,489 (England and Wales only, 2021)[4][5]
Regions with significant populations
London, East Anglia, South East England, East Midlands, Northern Ireland
Languages
English, Portuguese
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Related ethnic groups

Portuguese in the United Kingdom (Portuguese: português britânico) are citizens or residents of the UK who are connected to the country of Portugal by birth, descent or citizenship.


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  1. ^ a b "TS012: Country of birth (detailed)". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Table UV204 - Country of birth: Country by Country of Birth by Individuals". National Records of Scotland. Retrieved 24 May 2024. '2022' > 'All of Scotland' > 'Ethnic group, national identity, language and religion' > 'Country of birth: UV204'
  3. ^ "MS-A17: Country of birth - intermediate detail". Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  4. ^ "TS005: Passports held". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Observatório da Emigração".