Portugal's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 255 billion in 2022.
Nominal GDP of USD 289 billion in 2023.
GDP per capita of USD 28,043 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 24,793 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 1.2% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 1.7% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 79% of overall GDP, manufacturing 12%, other industrial activity 7%, and agriculture 2%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 64% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 19%, fixed investment 20%, and net exports -3%.International trade:
In 2021, manufactured products made up 76% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 6%, food 13%, ores and metals 3% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 70% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 12%, food 14%, ores and metals 3% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other goods accounting for -1% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 82 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 115 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 1.2% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Portugal, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Portugal's fiscal deficit averaged 3.4% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 10.5% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Portugal's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 1.5% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Portugal inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Euro Area monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 2.50%, up from 0.75% a decade earlier. See our Portugal monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the euro weakened by 18.2% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the euro, click here.
48 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 26 expert analysts.
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