ICT service exports in Portugal
Portugal: ICT service exports was 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
ICT service exports in Portugal, 1993–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, ict service exports in Portugal stood at 5.31 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 244.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ict service exports in Portugal peaked at 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 225.53 million BoP, current US$, in 2000.
Portugal ranks 33rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
ICT service exports in Portugal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 351.14 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 338.95 million BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 356.62 million BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 304.49 million BoP, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1997 | 307.21 million BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 244.01 million BoP, current US$ | -20.6% |
| 1999 | 226.98 million BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 225.53 million BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 226.41 million BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 286.76 million BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2003 | 430.48 million BoP, current US$ | +50.1% |
| 2004 | 543.19 million BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 626.59 million BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 773.40 million BoP, current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2007 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2008 | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 1.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.8% |
| 2010 | 940.38 million BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2012 | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2015 | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 1.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2018 | 2.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2019 | 2.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 2.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2021 | 3.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.8% |
| 2022 | 4.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 4.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2024 | 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.68 billion BoP, current US$, 2.0× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.34 billion BoP, current US$, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 304.20 million BoP, current US$ | 226.98 million BoP, current US$ | 356.62 million BoP, current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 636.57 million BoP, current US$ | 225.53 million BoP, current US$ | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 940.38 million BoP, current US$ | 2.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.31 billion BoP, 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$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ict service exports in Portugal?
- Ict service exports in Portugal was 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest ict service exports recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.31 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest ict service exports recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 225.53 million BoP, current US$ in 2000.
- How does Portugal rank for ict service exports?
- Portugal ranks 33rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ict service exports rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of ICT service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Information and communication technology service exports include computer and communications services (telecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions). Data are in current U.S. dollars.