General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Portugal
Portugal: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) was 1.63 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Portugal, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 1.63 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.1% on the previous year and up 120.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Portugal peaked at 17.32 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -3.79 % change on previous year, in 2011.
Portugal ranks 106th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.61 % change on previous year | +34.2% |
| 1973 | 7.8 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1974 | 17.32 % change on previous year | +122.0% |
| 1975 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 1976 | 7 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 11.8 % change on previous year | +68.5% |
| 1978 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 1979 | 6.4 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 1980 | 7.99 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 1981 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1982 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 1983 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 0.2203 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 1985 | 6.43 % change on previous year | +2817.7% |
| 1986 | 7.16 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 1988 | 8.6 % change on previous year | +124.7% |
| 1989 | 6.44 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1990 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1991 | 9.62 % change on previous year | +130.7% |
| 1992 | -0.9444 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 1993 | -0.2271 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 1994 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -2000.4% |
| 1995 | 0.9882 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 1996 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +190.1% |
| 1997 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1998 | 6.68 % change on previous year | +188.0% |
| 1999 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2000 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 2003 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2004 | 2.75 % change on previous year | +50.5% |
| 2005 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2006 | -0.3653 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 2007 | 0.5485 % change on previous year | -250.1% |
| 2008 | 0.5404 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +414.5% |
| 2010 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -144.1% |
| 2011 | -3.79 % change on previous year | +209.0% |
| 2012 | -3.54 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2013 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 2014 | -0.4587 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 2015 | 0.7397 % change on previous year | -261.3% |
| 2016 | 0.9793 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 2017 | 0.1133 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 2018 | 0.5279 % change on previous year | +365.9% |
| 2019 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +296.1% |
| 2020 | 0.3991 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2021 | 3.78 % change on previous year | +848.2% |
| 2022 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 2023 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2025 | 1.63 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.63 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.71 % change on previous year, 95% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.63 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.67 % change on previous year, 97% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +2817.7% | 0.2203 % change on previous year | 6.43 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | +2000.4% | -0.2271 % change on previous year | 4.32 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +848.2% | 0.3991 % change on previous year | 3.78 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.49 % change on previous year | 4.45 % change on previous year | 17.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.37 % change on previous year | 0.2203 % change on previous year | 8.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.33 % change on previous year | -0.9444 % change on previous year | 9.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.13 % change on previous year | -0.3653 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6719 % change on previous year | -3.79 % change on previous year | 2.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.79 % change on previous year | 0.3991 % change on previous year | 3.78 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 103 United Kingdom 1.71 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Israel 1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 105 France 1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Hong Kong 1.62 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Belgium 1.61 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Slovenia 1.59 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Portugal?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Portugal was 1.63 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 17.32 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.79 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Portugal rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu)?
- Portugal ranks 106th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.