Portugal Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Portugal's gross savings was 21.36% in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Portugal's gross savings rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades, ranging from a low of 10.69 in 2010 to a high of 29.27 in 1989, highlighting the country's vulnerability to economic downturns. The decline in savings during the 2010 trough coincided with the global financial crisis, underscoring the impact of external shocks on Portugal's economy. In recent years, Portugal's gross savings rate has hovered around the global average, reaching 21.36 as of 2025, a value comparable to that of St. Lucia, its closest ranked peer. Despite the moderate level of savings, the country's trajectory suggests a gradual increase in savings as a percentage of GDP, driven by economic recovery and stabilizing public finances. A sustained improvement in Portugal's fiscal discipline and investment climate could further boost gross savings, potentially propelling the country towards higher savings rates and more robust economic growth.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Portugal's gross savings was 21.36% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's gross savings peaked at 29.27% in 1989.
The lowest gross savings in Portugal was 10.69% in 2010.
Portugal ranks 87th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's gross savings is projected to reach 21.36% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Portugal in 2025 was 21.36%. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_gross-savings,
title = {Portugal Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}