Maritime passenger transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone in Portugal
Portugal: Maritime passenger transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone was 48 Millions of passenger-kilometres in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
48 Millions of passenger-kilometres
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
20th
of 30 countries
All-time high
316 Millions of passenger-kilometres
in 2005
All-time low
24 Millions of passenger-kilometres
in 2014
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Maritime passenger transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone in Portugal, 2005–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Millions of passenger-kilometres.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 48 Millions of passenger-kilometres for maritime passenger transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in 2024.
The figure is up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maritime passenger transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Portugal peaked at 316 Millions of passenger-kilometres in 2005 and was at its lowest, 24 Millions of passenger-kilometres, in 2014.
Portugal ranks 20th of 30 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.
Maritime passenger transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Millions of passenger-kilometres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 316 Millions of passenger-kilometres | — |
| 2006 | 63 Millions of passenger-kilometres | -80.1% |
| 2007 | 40 Millions of passenger-kilometres | -36.5% |
| 2008 | 49 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 71 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +44.9% |
| 2010 | 69 Millions of passenger-kilometres | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 63 Millions of passenger-kilometres | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 31 Millions of passenger-kilometres | -50.8% |
| 2013 | 39 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +25.8% |
| 2014 | 24 Millions of passenger-kilometres | -38.5% |
| 2015 | 26 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 29 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 31 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 42 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +35.5% |
| 2019 | 54 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +28.6% |
| 2020 | 30 Millions of passenger-kilometres | -44.4% |
| 2021 | 35 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 44 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +25.7% |
| 2023 | 48 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 48 Millions of passenger-kilometres | +0.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 48 Millions of passenger-kilometres is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 406 Millions of passenger-kilometres, 12% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 48 Millions of passenger-kilometres is below the median for high income countries, which is 297 Millions of passenger-kilometres, 16% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 107.8 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 40 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 316 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 5 |
| 2010s | 40.8 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 24 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 69 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 10 |
| 2020s | 41 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 30 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 48 Millions of passenger-kilometres | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 18 Ireland 170 Millions of passenger-kilometres compare
- 19 Malta 97 Millions of passenger-kilometres compare
- 21 Lithuania 31 Millions of passenger-kilometres compare
- 21 Lithuania 31 Millions of passenger-kilometres compare
- 23 Latvia 27 Millions of passenger-kilometres compare
- 23 Latvia 27 Millions of passenger-kilometres 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 maritime passenger transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Portugal?
- Maritime passenger transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Portugal was 48 Millions of passenger-kilometres in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest maritime passenger transport performed in the exclusive economic zone recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 316 Millions of passenger-kilometres in 2005.
- What is the lowest maritime passenger transport performed in the exclusive economic zone recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 24 Millions of passenger-kilometres in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for maritime passenger transport performed in the exclusive economic zone?
- Portugal ranks 20th out of 30 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maritime passenger transport performed in the exclusive economic zone rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Maritime passenger transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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