Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and in Portugal
Portugal: Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and was 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and in Portugal, 1982–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.
Analysis
In 2024, gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and in Portugal stood at 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 66.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and in Portugal peaked at 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted in 2024 and was at its lowest, 538.35 US dollars, PPP converted, in 1982.
That places Portugal 16th out of 30 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and in Portugal, year by year
| Year | US dollars, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 538.35 US dollars, PPP converted | — |
| 1983 | 589.45 US dollars, PPP converted | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 599.04 US dollars, PPP converted | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 678.35 US dollars, PPP converted | +13.2% |
| 1986 | 717.81 US dollars, PPP converted | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 816.77 US dollars, PPP converted | +13.8% |
| 1988 | 882.97 US dollars, PPP converted | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 1,094 US dollars, PPP converted | +23.9% |
| 1990 | 1,228 US dollars, PPP converted | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 1,420 US dollars, PPP converted | +15.6% |
| 1992 | 1,547 US dollars, PPP converted | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 1,508 US dollars, PPP converted | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 1,472 US dollars, PPP converted | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 1,490 US dollars, PPP converted | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 1,640 US dollars, PPP converted | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 1,756 US dollars, PPP converted | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 2,040 US dollars, PPP converted | +16.2% |
| 1999 | 2,311 US dollars, PPP converted | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 2,541 US dollars, PPP converted | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 2,746 US dollars, PPP converted | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 2,612 US dollars, PPP converted | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 2,502 US dollars, PPP converted | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 2,661 US dollars, PPP converted | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 2,786 US dollars, PPP converted | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 3,567 US dollars, PPP converted | +28.0% |
| 2007 | 4,306 US dollars, PPP converted | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 5,546 US dollars, PPP converted | +28.8% |
| 2009 | 5,882 US dollars, PPP converted | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 5,807 US dollars, PPP converted | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 5,418 US dollars, PPP converted | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 4,917 US dollars, PPP converted | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 4,680 US dollars, PPP converted | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 4,592 US dollars, PPP converted | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 4,508 US dollars, PPP converted | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 4,731 US dollars, PPP converted | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 5,043 US dollars, PPP converted | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 5,304 US dollars, PPP converted | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 5,628 US dollars, PPP converted | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 5,962 US dollars, PPP converted | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 6,517 US dollars, PPP converted | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 7,071 US dollars, PPP converted | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 7,243 US dollars, PPP converted | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted | +5.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,279 US dollars, PPP converted, 92% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,972 US dollars, PPP converted, 96% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 739.65 US dollars, PPP converted | 538.35 US dollars, PPP converted | 1,094 US dollars, PPP converted | 8 |
| 1990s | 1,641 US dollars, PPP converted | 1,228 US dollars, PPP converted | 2,311 US dollars, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,515 US dollars, PPP converted | 2,502 US dollars, PPP converted | 5,882 US dollars, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,063 US dollars, PPP converted | 4,508 US dollars, PPP converted | 5,807 US dollars, PPP converted | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,886 US dollars, PPP converted | 5,962 US dollars, PPP converted | 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 13 Denmark 12,064 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 14 Norway 8,279 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 15 Finland 7,664 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 17 Mexico 7,455 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 18 Argentina 6,914 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 19 Ireland 6,153 US dollars, PPP converted 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 gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and in Portugal?
- Gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and in Portugal was 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 7,636 US dollars, PPP converted in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 538.35 US dollars, PPP converted in 1982.
- How does Portugal rank for gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and?
- Portugal ranks 16th out of 30 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and socio-economic objectives — Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D (GERD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This table contains data on Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (GERD) by socio-economic objective (SEO), using the NABS 2007 classification i.e.: Exploration and exploitation of the Earth, Environment, Exploration and exploitation of space, Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures, Energy, Industrial production and technology, Health, Agriculture, Education, Culture, recreation, religion and mass media, Political and social systems, structures and processes, General advancement of knowledge, and Defence.