Imports by region of origin, per unit of GDP in Portugal
Portugal: Imports by region of origin, per unit of GDP was 0.0102 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin, per unit of GDP in Portugal, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 0.0102 current US$ per US$ of GDP for imports by region of origin, per unit of gdp in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, per unit of gdp in Portugal peaked at 0.0508 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0.007 current US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2009.
That places Portugal 134th out of 201 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.
Imports by region of origin, per unit of GDP in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0159 current US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0181 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 1962 | 0.0179 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1963 | 0.0187 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 0.0228 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +22.3% |
| 1965 | 0.0203 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 1966 | 0.0209 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 0.0151 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -27.6% |
| 1968 | 0.0128 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.5% |
| 1969 | 0.0114 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1970 | 0.0153 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +34.2% |
| 1971 | 0.0167 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 0.0196 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 1973 | 0.0181 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1974 | 0.0302 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +66.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0324 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0223 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -31.0% |
| 1977 | 0.0278 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +24.6% |
| 1978 | 0.0295 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 0.0327 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 0.0354 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0423 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +19.6% |
| 1982 | 0.0422 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 0.0496 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 1984 | 0.0508 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 0.0351 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -30.9% |
| 1986 | 0.0223 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -36.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0199 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 0.0188 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 0.0189 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 0.0168 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 1991 | 0.0137 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 1992 | 0.0122 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 0.0112 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1994 | 0.0125 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 0.0121 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 0.0114 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 0.0125 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 0.0114 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0114 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 0.0132 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 0.0144 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -39.4% |
| 2003 | 0.0081 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 0.0094 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +15.7% |
| 2005 | 0.0095 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 0.0074 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -22.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0081 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0084 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 0.007 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.8% |
| 2010 | 0.0077 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +25.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0083 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0072 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0074 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 0.0073 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0072 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0077 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 0.0092 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0088 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 0.0081 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 0.0113 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +40.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0205 current US$ per US$ of GDP | +80.9% |
| 2023 | 0.0107 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -47.5% |
| 2024 | 0.0102 current US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 0.0102 current US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0205 current US$ per US$ of GDP, 50% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 0.0102 current US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0127 current US$ per US$ of GDP, 80% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0174 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0114 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0228 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0245 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0153 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0327 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0335 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0188 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0508 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0125 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0112 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0168 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0094 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.007 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0144 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.008 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0072 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0122 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0081 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0205 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 131 Zambia 0.0104 current US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 132 Greece 0.0103 current US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 133 East Timor 0.0102 current US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 135 Kazakhstan 0.0099 current US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 136 Solomon Islands 0.0098 current US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 137 Serbia 0.0098 current US$ 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin, per unit of gdp in Portugal?
- Imports by region of origin, per unit of gdp in Portugal was 0.0102 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, per unit of gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0508 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 1984.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, per unit of gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.007 current US$ per US$ of GDP in 2009.
- How does Portugal rank for imports by region of origin, per unit of gdp?
- Portugal ranks 134th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. 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 Imports by region of origin, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports by region of origin divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports by region of origin ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Imports by region of origin divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.