Portugal GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Portugal's gdp growth was 1.87% in 2025, ranked 140th globally. This represents a 12.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Portugal's gdp growth stood at 1.87% in 2025, a decline of +0.27pp from 2024. The IMF projects 1.87% by 2025. Portugal ranked 140th globally.
Portugal's GDP growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, with the country recording an all-time peak of 11.20% in 1973, amidst an era of global economic expansion. Conversely, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decline, with a trough of -8.20% in 2020, ranking Portugal among the countries most severely affected by the crisis. More recently, the country's GDP growth has stabilized, with a 2025 growth rate of 1.87%, ranking Portugal at 140 globally, slightly behind Gabon, which shares a similar growth rate. This slowdown can be attributed to various factors, including a decline in domestic consumption and investment. The current growth trajectory suggests that Portugal will likely continue to experience slow and stable economic growth in the near future. A boost in investments, particularly in the technology and renewable energy sectors, could potentially alter this trajectory and propel Portugal towards a higher growth path.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 1.65% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 1.65% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 1.65% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 1.47% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 2.12% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 1.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.87% | −0.27pp | #140 |
| 2024 | 2.14% | −0.47pp | #132 |
| 2023 | 3.10% | −3.89pp | #101 |
| 2022 | 6.99% | +1.43pp | #45 |
| 2021 | 5.56% | +13.76pp | #98 |
| 2020 | -8.20% | −10.95pp | #157 |
| 2019 | 2.75% | −0.20pp | #106 |
| 2018 | 2.95% | −0.37pp | #110 |
| 2017 | 3.31% | +1.31pp | #105 |
| 2016 | 2.00% | +0.41pp | #145 |
| 2015 | 1.59% | +0.85pp | #146 |
| 2014 | 0.74% | +1.73pp | #176 |
| 2013 | -0.98% | +3.07pp | #191 |
| 2012 | -4.05% | −2.34pp | #201 |
| 2011 | -1.71% | −3.45pp | #196 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Recent headlines indicate Portugal is making significant progress in strengthening pro-productivity institutions and policies, which is essential for raising living standards and economic resilience. This focus on productivity growth suggests positive underlying factors that could support or enhance Portugal's current GDP growth of 1.87% in the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's gdp growth was 1.87% in 2025. Ranked 140th globally. This represents a 12.6% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's gdp growth peaked at 11.20% in 1973.
The lowest gdp growth in Portugal was -8.20% in 2020.
Portugal ranks 140th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's gdp growth is projected to reach 1.87% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Portugal in 2025 was 1.87%. This ranks 140th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_gdp-growth,
title = {Portugal GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}