Portugal Interest Payments to Revenue
Interest payments as % of revenue GC.XPN.INTP.RV.ZS
Portugal's interest payments to revenue was 3.53% in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 35.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Portugal's interest payments to revenue stood at 3.53% in 2025, a decline of +1.96pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.53% by 2025. Portugal ranked 71st globally.
Portugal's interest payments to revenue ratio indicates a moderate level of fiscal burden, ranking 71st globally in 2025 with a ratio of 3.53%. This ratio has fluctuated significantly over the 45-year period, reaching an all-time peak of 25.07% in 1986, likely due to high levels of borrowing to finance economic development during that era. Conversely, the trough of 3.13% was reached in 1975, a year marked by relatively low interest rates. The country's ratio is comparable to that of the United Arab Emirates, which ranked 3.56% in 2025. Portugal's interest payments to revenue ratio remains above its 1975 trough, suggesting a continued fiscal challenge. A decline in interest rates or a reduction in borrowing requirements could potentially alter this trajectory, allowing Portugal to manage its debt more effectively and redirect resources towards other pressing economic priorities.
Data & projection
| Year | Interest Payments to Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.53% | −1.96pp | #71 |
| 2023 | 5.49% | +0.54pp | #47 |
| 2022 | 4.95% | −1.05pp | #60 |
| 2021 | 6.01% | −1.41pp | #66 |
| 2020 | 7.42% | −0.32pp | #77 |
| 2019 | 7.74% | −1.00pp | #86 |
| 2018 | 8.75% | −1.20pp | #86 |
| 2017 | 9.95% | −0.87pp | #108 |
| 2016 | 10.82% | −0.92pp | #107 |
| 2015 | 11.74% | −0.67pp | #119 |
| 2014 | 12.41% | +0.25pp | #119 |
| 2013 | 12.16% | −0.80pp | #109 |
| 2012 | 12.96% | +1.20pp | #116 |
| 2011 | 11.76% | +3.17pp | #104 |
| 2010 | 8.59% | +0.05pp | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw interest payments to revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's interest payments to revenue was 3.53% in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 35.6% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's interest payments to revenue peaked at 25.07% in 1986.
The lowest interest payments to revenue in Portugal was 3.13% in 1975.
Portugal ranks 71st globally in interest payments to revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.INTP.RV.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's interest payments to revenue is projected to reach 3.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The interest payments to revenue of Portugal in 2025 was 3.53%. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_interest-to-revenue,
title = {Portugal Interest Payments to Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/interest-to-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}