Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Portugal
Portugal: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 37.4% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
37.4%
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
26th
of 157 countries
All-time high
38.7%
in 2013
All-time low
19.4%
in 1975
Years of data
46
1975–2024
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Portugal stood at 37.4%.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Portugal peaked at 38.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 19.4%, in 1975.
That places Portugal 26th out of 157 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 46 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 19.4% | — |
| 1976 | 20.7% | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 21.5% | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 21.0% | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 21.1% | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 22.7% | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 24.0% | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 24.3% | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 26.6% | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 25.6% | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 24.9% | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 26.6% | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 24.4% | -8.6% |
| 1988 | 25.3% | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 28.4% | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 28.6% | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 33.4% | +16.9% |
| 1996 | 34.4% | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 34.6% | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 34.2% | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 35.3% | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 35.3% | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 35.0% | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 36.1% | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 35.4% | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 35.7% | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 36.2% | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 35.5% | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 35.9% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 35.8% | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 34.4% | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 34.6% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 36.5% | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 36.4% | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 38.7% | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 38.4% | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 38.0% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 37.3% | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 37.3% | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 37.6% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 37.5% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 37.8% | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 37.7% | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 38.1% | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 37.5% | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 37.4% | -0.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 37.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 33.0%, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 37.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35.0%, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.7% | 19.4% | 21.5% | 5 |
| 1980s | 25.3% | 22.7% | 28.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 33.4% | 28.6% | 35.3% | 6 |
| 2000s | 35.5% | 34.4% | 36.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.2% | 34.6% | 38.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.7% | 37.4% | 38.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Portugal?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Portugal was 37.4% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 38.7% in 2013.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.4% in 1975.
- How does Portugal rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Portugal ranks 26th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.