Portugal Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Portugal's poverty rate was 0.34% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 15.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Portugal's poverty rate stood at 0.34% in 2025, a decline of +0.06pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.34% by 2025. Portugal ranked 47th globally.
Portugal has experienced a significant decline in its poverty rate over the past two decades. At 0.34%, the country's current poverty rate ranks 47th globally, a marked improvement from its peak of 1.10% in 2003. This reduction in poverty has been steady, with the trough occurring in 2022 at 0.20%. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Portugal's current rate is comparable to Denmark's, while it lags behind Poland's slightly lower rate of 0.30%. The country's economic growth and social welfare policies have likely contributed to this reduction in poverty. The progress made in reducing poverty suggests that Portugal is on a positive trajectory, but sustaining this momentum will depend on continued economic growth and the effectiveness of social policies, particularly in addressing any emerging challenges.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.34% | −0.06pp | #47 |
| 2023 | 0.40% | +0.20pp | #19 |
| 2022 | 0.20% | −0.10pp | #17 |
| 2021 | 0.30% | −0.30pp | #27 |
| 2020 | 0.60% | +0.40pp | #35 |
| 2019 | 0.20% | −0.20pp | #24 |
| 2018 | 0.40% | +0.00pp | #31 |
| 2017 | 0.40% | +0.00pp | #28 |
| 2016 | 0.40% | −0.30pp | #26 |
| 2015 | 0.70% | −0.10pp | #35 |
| 2014 | 0.80% | −0.20pp | #33 |
| 2013 | 1.00% | +0.10pp | #35 |
| 2012 | 0.90% | +0.30pp | #33 |
| 2011 | 0.60% | +0.40pp | #35 |
| 2010 | 0.20% | +0.00pp | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's poverty rate was 0.34% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 15.0% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's poverty rate peaked at 1.10% in 2003.
The lowest poverty rate in Portugal was 0.20% in 2006.
Portugal ranks 47th globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's poverty rate is projected to reach 0.34% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Portugal in 2025 was 0.34%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_poverty-rate,
title = {Portugal Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}