Primary income receipts in Portugal
Portugal: Primary income receipts was 19.66 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
19.66 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 13.4%
World rank
37th
of 199 countries
All-time high
20.95 billion BoP, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
46.65 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Primary income receipts in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 19.66 billion BoP, current US$ for primary income receipts in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.4% on the previous year and up 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Portugal peaked at 20.95 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 46.65 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Portugal ranks 37th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income receipts in Portugal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 114.97 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 46.65 million BoP, current US$ | -59.4% |
| 1977 | 67.31 million BoP, current US$ | +44.3% |
| 1978 | 86.54 million BoP, current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1979 | 132.54 million BoP, current US$ | +53.2% |
| 1980 | 172.55 million BoP, current US$ | +30.2% |
| 1981 | 205.82 million BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1982 | 153.34 million BoP, current US$ | -25.5% |
| 1983 | 166.73 million BoP, current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 195.39 million BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1985 | 277.27 million BoP, current US$ | +41.9% |
| 1986 | 300.40 million BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 413.53 million BoP, current US$ | +37.7% |
| 1988 | 477.07 million BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 718.67 million BoP, current US$ | +50.6% |
| 1990 | 1.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +89.3% |
| 1991 | 1.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1992 | 2.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.4% |
| 1993 | 2.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1994 | 2.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1995 | 4.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +83.4% |
| 1996 | 4.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1997 | 4.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 4.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 5.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2000 | 5.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 6.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2002 | 6.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 7.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2004 | 9.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2005 | 11.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 15.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.4% |
| 2007 | 19.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 2008 | 20.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 14.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -29.6% |
| 2010 | 18.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2011 | 17.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 11.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -32.8% |
| 2013 | 11.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 12.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 9.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 10.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 10.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 11.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 10.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 9.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 11.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2022 | 13.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 17.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2024 | 19.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 19.66 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.49 billion BoP, current US$, 1.7× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 19.66 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.30 billion BoP, current US$, 2.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 89.60 million BoP, current US$ | 46.65 million BoP, current US$ | 132.54 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 308.08 million BoP, current US$ | 153.34 million BoP, current US$ | 718.67 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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- 36 Qatar 19.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Czechia 18.89 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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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$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Portugal?
- Primary income receipts in Portugal was 19.66 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 20.95 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.65 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Portugal rank for primary income receipts?
- Portugal ranks 37th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.0%. 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 Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). 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.