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Portugal Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

21.36% −0.50% (-2.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #87 Global Peak 29.27% (1989) Source World Bank

Portugal Gross Savings (1975–2025)

Overview

Portugal's gross savings stood at 21.36% in 2025, a decline of +0.50% from 2024. The IMF projects 21.36% by 2025. Portugal ranked 87th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 20.13% - -
2029* IMF 20.54% - -
2028* IMF 20.34% - -
2027* IMF 20.71% - -
2026* IMF 21.50% - -
2025* IMF 21.36% - -
2025 21.36% −0.50% #87
2024 21.86% +0.83% #92
2023 20.66% +1.31% #102
2022 18.88% −1.39% #117
2021 19.82% +1.50% #111
2020 18.37% −0.62% #120
2019 18.95% +0.02% #121
2018 18.76% +0.24% #117
2017 18.40% +1.69% #120
2016 16.72% +0.80% #128
2015 15.89% +0.69% #132
2014 15.05% −0.66% #133
2013 15.56% +1.62% #126
2012 13.95% +0.50% #133
2011 13.25% +2.45% #146
Show all years (1975-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +20.4% GDP growth 2.1% C/A balance 2.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portugal's gross savings?

Portugal's gross savings was 21.36% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Portugal?

Portugal's gross savings peaked at 29.27% in 1989.

What was the lowest gross savings in Portugal?

The lowest gross savings in Portugal was 10.69% in 2010.

How does Portugal rank in gross savings?

Portugal ranks 87th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Portugal in 2025?

Portugal's gross savings is projected to reach 21.36% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Portugal in 2025?

The gross savings of Portugal in 2025 was 21.36%. This ranks 87th in the world.

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