More than half of the housing units completed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) are located in Lisbon. Economists suggest this figure reflects the high housing pressure in the capital rather than disproportionate geographic distribution.
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A study by the Portuguese insurance and pension fund regulator (ASF) reveals that 45% of Portuguese citizens are saving for retirement. Among those saving, 42% rely on bank deposits, while 17% have invested in real estate, excluding their primary residence.
Housing prices rose by 7.9% year-on-year as of September 2026, reaching an average of 3,228 euros per square meter. Price increases were recorded across all 20 analyzed areas, with the highest annual rises in Vila Real (17.8%), Leiria, and Beja.
New data shows that in major urban areas across Portugal, there are nearly 5 new residents for every single new housing unit constructed. Lisbon is among the regions with the highest disparity, illustrating the systemic pressure on housing availability.