R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Portugal
Portugal: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD was 0.0967 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Portugal, 2000–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Portugal is 0.0967 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 78.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Portugal peaked at 0.0972 Percentage of GDP in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0051 Percentage of GDP, in 2001.
That places Portugal 11th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0085 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0.0051 Percentage of GDP | -40.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0087 Percentage of GDP | +70.6% |
| 2003 | 0.0122 Percentage of GDP | +40.2% |
| 2004 | 0.0122 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0122 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0163 Percentage of GDP | +33.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0199 Percentage of GDP | +22.1% |
| 2008 | 0.0236 Percentage of GDP | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 0.0414 Percentage of GDP | +75.4% |
| 2010 | 0.0305 Percentage of GDP | -26.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0278 Percentage of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 0.047 Percentage of GDP | +69.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0571 Percentage of GDP | +21.5% |
| 2014 | 0.0543 Percentage of GDP | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 0.0316 Percentage of GDP | -41.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0233 Percentage of GDP | -26.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0282 Percentage of GDP | +21.0% |
| 2018 | 0.039 Percentage of GDP | +38.3% |
| 2019 | 0.0422 Percentage of GDP | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 0.0587 Percentage of GDP | +39.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0774 Percentage of GDP | +31.9% |
| 2022 | 0.0768 Percentage of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 0.0972 Percentage of GDP | +26.6% |
| 2024 | 0.0967 Percentage of GDP | -0.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 0.0967 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0556 Percentage of GDP, 1.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 0.0967 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0772 Percentage of GDP, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.016 Percentage of GDP | 0.0051 Percentage of GDP | 0.0414 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0381 Percentage of GDP | 0.0233 Percentage of GDP | 0.0571 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0814 Percentage of GDP | 0.0587 Percentage of GDP | 0.0972 Percentage of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 8 OECD 0.1018 Percentage of GDP compare
- 8 Slovenia 0.0711 Percentage of GDP compare
- 9 Greece 0.1012 Percentage of GDP compare
- 10 Latvia 0.0143 Percentage of GDP compare
- 10 Norway 0.1007 Percentage of GDP compare
- 11 Croatia 0.0107 Percentage of GDP compare
- 12 Hungary 0.0861 Percentage of GDP compare
- 12 Lithuania 0.0034 Percentage of GDP compare
- 13 Spain 0.0822 Percentage of GDP compare
- 14 Belgium 0.0722 Percentage of GDP 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 r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Portugal?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Portugal was 0.0967 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0972 Percentage of GDP in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0051 Percentage of GDP in 2001.
- How does Portugal rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd?
- Portugal ranks 11th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Government-financed BERD. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The OECD R&D Tax Incentives database provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of central and subnational government support for business R&D in form of R&D tax incentives and direct funding across OECD member countries and other major economies. This includes time-series indicators of tax expenditures for R&D, based on the latest OECD data collection on tax incentive support for R&D expenditures. Estimates of the cost of R&D tax support at subnational government level are reported whenever such provisions are applicable and relevant data are available. These estimates of the cost of central and subnational R&D tax relief have been combined with data on direct government funding of business expenditure on R&D (BERD), as compiled by National Statistical Offices based on reports from firms, in order to provide a more complete picture of government efforts to promote business R&D. Furthermore, these estimates are combined with data on Government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) in the broader context of overall budgetary support for R&D activities undertaken by governments. Government budget allocations for R&D include direct funding provided to all sectors, including contributions to R&D programmes abroad. OECD (2019) provides a practical guide to using the OECD R&D Tax Incentives database, describing the R&D tax incentive time series data and highlighting their potential for internationally comparative work through descriptive indicators and econometric analysis.