EU Benchmarking and Expat Market Analysis

EU Benchmarking and Expat Market Analysis

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Solhemmet Research

This analysis positions Portugal within the broader European ageing landscape and details foreign-resident segments with potential demand for senior living models. The goal is to translate EU benchmarking and expat segmentation into clear priorities for product design, location, and affordability.

PT Rank — % 65+
2nd in EU
24.3% — behind only Italy (24.7%)
Old-Age Dep. Ratio
38.6%
3rd highest in EU (EU avg: 34.5%)
Median Age Growth
+8.5 yrs
Largest increase in EU (20 yrs)
Alto Tâmega Dep. Ratio
71.4%
2nd highest region in entire EU

Share of Population Aged 65+ Across the EU (2025)

Source: Eurostat, Population Structure and Ageing, 1 January 2025

Median Age Growth Over 20 Years (2005–2025)

Source: Eurostat. Portugal's median age grew by 8.5 years — the largest absolute increase of any EU member state.

Additional Data Sources Beyond INE

Eurostat — Population Structure & Ageing (annual), EUROPOP2025 Projections (2025–2100), Demography of Europe interactive publication, regional NUTS III aging data. Confirms Portugal as 2nd most aged EU country.

OECD Health at a Glance — Long-term care beds per 1,000 pop 65+, LTC spending as % GDP, care workforce ratios. Portugal consistently below OECD averages.

WHO Europe / European Health Information Gateway — Healthy life years at 65, disability-free life expectancy, chronic disease prevalence by age group.

European Commission — Ageing Report 2024 — Projections of age-related public expenditure (pensions, health, LTC) for all EU member states to 2070. Portugal's LTC spending projected to more than double.

Sources: Eurostat — Population Structure & Ageing (Feb 2026) · EUROPOP2025 Projections · Demography of Europe 2024 · AIMA — Relatório de Migrações e Asilo 2024 · INE — Census 2021, Pop. Estimates 2024 · OECD Health at a Glance 2025 · European Commission — Ageing Report 2024 · PORDATA · Cushman & Wakefield · Solhemmet.com · Club65 / ReVentures · Get Golden Visa · Global Citizen Solutions. Note: Retiree expat estimates are derived from nationality data, D7 visa volumes, and NHR registrations cross-referenced with age demographics.
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