In 2021, Portugal received 94 000 new immigrants on a long-term or permanent basis (including changes of status and free mobility), 11% more than in 2020. This figure comprises 28.3% immigrants benefitting from free mobility, 41.2% labour migrants, 24.7% family members (including accompanying family) and 0.3% humanitarian migrants. Around 11 000 permits were issued to tertiary-level third-country students. In addition, 58 000 intra-EU postings were recorded in 2021, a 99% increase compared to 2020. These posted workers are generally on short-term contracts.