Imports of goods, services and primary income in Portugal
Portugal: Imports of goods, services and primary income was 162.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods, services and primary income in Portugal stood at 162.06 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income in Portugal peaked at 162.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.79 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
Portugal ranks 40th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Portugal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 4.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 5.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 6.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1979 | 7.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.1% |
| 1980 | 10.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.8% |
| 1981 | 13.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1982 | 11.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1983 | 10.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1984 | 9.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 9.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 11.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1987 | 16.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.4% |
| 1988 | 20.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1989 | 21.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 28.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1991 | 29.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 33.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 31.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 35.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 43.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1996 | 46.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 46.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 51.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 53.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 54.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 55.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 55.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 65.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 79.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 84.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 101.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 120.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 137.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 108.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.4% |
| 2010 | 115.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 119.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 99.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.8% |
| 2013 | 102.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 108.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 94.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 94.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 107.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 120.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 118.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 102.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 126.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2022 | 149.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2023 | 158.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 162.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 162.06 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 76.45 billion BoP, current US$, 2.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 162.06 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 104.49 billion BoP, current US$, 1.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 13.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 53.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 54.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 137.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 108.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 94.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 120.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 139.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 102.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 162.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 37 Israel 189.38 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Philippines 181.55 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 Finland 162.88 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 South Africa 146.56 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 42 Greece 141.09 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 43 Slovakia 141.08 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income in Portugal?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income in Portugal was 162.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 162.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Portugal rank for imports of goods, services and primary income?
- Portugal ranks 40th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.9%. 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 Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. Primary income represents the return that accrues to institutional units for their contribution to the production process or for the provision of financial assets and renting natural resources to other institutional units. 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.