Portfolio investment, net in Portugal
Portugal: Portfolio investment, net was 17.71 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Portugal, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 17.71 billion for portfolio investment, net in 2024.
The figure is up 85.8% on the previous year and up 687.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Portugal peaked at 32.07 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, -24.80 billion, in 2008.
That places Portugal 19th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -301.76 million | — |
| 2001 | -5.11 billion | +1594.1% |
| 2002 | -4.04 billion | -20.9% |
| 2003 | 5.04 billion | -224.5% |
| 2004 | -707.95 million | -114.1% |
| 2005 | -1.16 billion | +64.3% |
| 2006 | -6.46 billion | +455.6% |
| 2007 | -14.24 billion | +120.3% |
| 2008 | -24.80 billion | +74.2% |
| 2009 | -20.57 billion | -17.1% |
| 2010 | 13.93 billion | -167.7% |
| 2011 | 6.63 billion | -52.4% |
| 2012 | 32.07 billion | +383.8% |
| 2013 | 5.13 billion | -84.0% |
| 2014 | -3.01 billion | -158.8% |
| 2015 | 84.03 million | -102.8% |
| 2016 | 16.47 billion | +19496.7% |
| 2017 | 10.31 billion | -37.4% |
| 2018 | 11.04 billion | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 9.78 billion | -11.4% |
| 2020 | 6.19 billion | -36.8% |
| 2021 | 16.27 billion | +163.0% |
| 2022 | 6.94 billion | -57.4% |
| 2023 | 9.53 billion | +37.5% |
| 2024 | 17.71 billion | +85.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 17.71 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million, 120.9× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 17.71 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million, 114.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +19496.7% | 84.03 million | 16.47 billion |
| 2001 | -1594.1% | -301.76 million | -5.11 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -7.24 billion | -24.80 billion | 5.04 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.24 billion | -3.01 billion | 32.07 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.33 billion | 6.19 billion | 17.71 billion | 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 portfolio investment, net in Portugal?
- Portfolio investment, net in Portugal was 17.71 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 32.07 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.80 billion in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Portugal ranks 19th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 687.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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