Net secondary income in Portugal
Portugal: Net secondary income was 4.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.80 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
33rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
7.83 billion BoP, current US$
in 1992
All-time low
775.09 million BoP, current US$
in 2010
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Net secondary income in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, net secondary income in Portugal stood at 4.80 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income in Portugal peaked at 7.83 billion BoP, current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 775.09 million BoP, current US$, in 2010.
Portugal ranks 33rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income in Portugal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 965.07 million BoP, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1977 | 1.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1978 | 1.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.2% |
| 1979 | 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +51.5% |
| 1980 | 3.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1981 | 2.89 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 2.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1983 | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1984 | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 2.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 2.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1987 | 3.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1988 | 4.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1989 | 4.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 5.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 1991 | 5.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 7.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1993 | 6.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1994 | 5.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.1% |
| 1995 | 7.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1996 | 4.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -38.0% |
| 1997 | 3.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 4.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -39.4% |
| 2000 | 2.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.2% |
| 2001 | 2.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 1.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -33.7% |
| 2003 | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2004 | 1.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2005 | 866.98 million BoP, current US$ | -45.1% |
| 2006 | 1.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 1.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +66.2% |
| 2008 | 2.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 1.09 billion BoP, current US$ | -45.5% |
| 2010 | 775.09 million BoP, current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2011 | 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +74.0% |
| 2012 | 2.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +50.2% |
| 2013 | 2.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 2014 | 3.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.4% |
| 2015 | 3.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 3.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 4.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2018 | 4.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 4.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 5.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 6.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2022 | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -35.4% |
| 2023 | 4.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 4.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 4.80 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is -442.19 million BoP, current US$. (72 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 4.80 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -5.30 million BoP, current US$. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 965.07 million BoP, current US$ | 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 3.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 866.98 million BoP, current US$ | 2.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 775.09 million BoP, current US$ | 4.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.81 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$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income in Portugal?
- Net secondary income in Portugal was 4.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net secondary income recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 7.83 billion BoP, current US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest net secondary income recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 775.09 million BoP, current US$ in 2010.
- How does Portugal rank for net secondary income?
- Portugal ranks 33rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net secondary income rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. 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 Net secondary income (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. 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.