# Portugal strengthens AIMA with staff and digital services

AIMA says its staff numbers grew by 17% from July 2024 to July 2026. The agency expects further growth in September and links it to the modernisation of digital services for users.

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Services · 2026-09-02

Portugal's AIMA reported a 17% increase in staff numbers from July 2024 to July 2026. In the separate AIMA, EPE structure responsible for technological modernisation and digital transformation of services, the human-resources department grew by 35% over that period.

According to the agency's September forecast, overall staff growth should reach about 20%, and in AIMA, EPE it should reach 48%. AIMA explains that these teams develop digital platforms and technological solutions and support their operation in order to make processes more modern and effective for users.

Source: [Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo](https://aima.gov.pt/pt/noticias/aima-reforca-recursos-humanos-e-acelera-transformacao-tecnologica)
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