Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Portugal
Portugal: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) was 1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
123rd
of 163 countries
All-time high
12.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
1.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2008
Years of data
63
1960–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Portugal, 1960–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in 2022.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Portugal peaked at 12.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2008.
That places Portugal 123rd out of 163 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 12.56 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1962 | 12.48 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 12.42 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 1964 | 12.21 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 11.85 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1966 | 11.26 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1967 | 10.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 10.65 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1969 | 9.92 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1970 | 9.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 9.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1972 | 8.09 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1973 | 6.7 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.2% |
| 1974 | 5.84 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
| 1975 | 5.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1976 | 5.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 5.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 4.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 4.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 3.81 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1981 | 3.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 4.26 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 4.77 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 1984 | 5.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 4.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 3.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -27.1% |
| 1987 | 3.01 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1988 | 2.77 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1989 | 2.71 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 2.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 1991 | 1.99 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1992 | 1.71 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1993 | 1.93 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 1.87 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 1.62 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1996 | 1.62 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 1.78 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 1.77 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 1.8 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 2.01 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 2001 | 2.01 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 1.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 2003 | 1.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 1.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 1.29 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 1.24 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 1.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 1.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 1.12 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 1.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 1.1 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 1.1 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.29 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +17.7% |
| 2016 | 1.27 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.23 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 1.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 1.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 1.08 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.32 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 87% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.69 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.92 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 12.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.42 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.87 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.71 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.62 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.44 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.01 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.29 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.08 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 120 Guinea 1.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 121 South Korea 1.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 122 Slovenia 1.16 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 124 Czechia 1.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 125 Costa Rica 1.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 126 Spain 1.12 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0111 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 357.11 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0135 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 260.76 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 0.8183 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Portugal?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Portugal was 1.15 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 12.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Portugal ranks 123rd out of 163 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.