Gross savings in Portugal
Portugal: Gross savings was 68.97 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross savings in Portugal is 68.97 billion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.2% on the previous year and up 99.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Portugal peaked at 68.97 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.14 billion current US$, in 1975.
Portugal ranks 47th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 3.14 billion current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 3.68 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1977 | 4.52 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1978 | 6.10 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1979 | 7.61 billion current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1980 | 9.01 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1981 | 7.38 billion current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1982 | 6.56 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1983 | 5.70 billion current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1984 | 4.91 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1985 | 6.01 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1986 | 10.21 billion current US$ | +70.0% |
| 1987 | 13.80 billion current US$ | +35.2% |
| 1988 | 16.28 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1989 | 17.74 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 22.04 billion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1991 | 22.52 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 27.21 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1993 | 21.63 billion current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1994 | 21.59 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 29.10 billion current US$ | +34.8% |
| 1996 | 26.35 billion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1997 | 25.31 billion current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 27.46 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 25.87 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 21.28 billion current US$ | -17.7% |
| 2001 | 22.04 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 23.41 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 27.12 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 29.41 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 27.01 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2006 | 26.68 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 32.30 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2008 | 30.08 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 26.81 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 25.48 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 32.53 billion current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2012 | 30.21 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 35.27 billion current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2014 | 34.64 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 31.62 billion current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 34.50 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 40.65 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2018 | 45.41 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 45.51 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 42.18 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 50.76 billion current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2022 | 48.50 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 60.39 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2024 | 68.97 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 68.97 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.75 billion current US$, 1.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 68.97 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.45 billion current US$, 2.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.01 billion current US$ | 3.14 billion current US$ | 7.61 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 9.76 billion current US$ | 4.91 billion current US$ | 17.74 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.91 billion current US$ | 21.59 billion current US$ | 29.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.61 billion current US$ | 21.28 billion current US$ | 32.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.58 billion current US$ | 25.48 billion current US$ | 45.51 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.16 billion current US$ | 42.18 billion current US$ | 68.97 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in Portugal?
- Gross savings in Portugal was 68.97 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 68.97 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.14 billion current US$ in 1975.
- How does Portugal rank for gross savings?
- Portugal ranks 47th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.