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Lisbon

Lisbon (3.0 million inhabitants): major city of Portugal, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Lisbon

CountryPortugal
Population3.0 million
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Lisbon?

Lisbon has a metropolitan population of 3.0 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Lisbon located?

Lisbon is in Portugal. It is the national capital of Portugal.

What is Lisbon known for?

Lisbon is the national capital of Portugal. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Portugal factbook for the wider national picture.

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