Share of service in total exports in Portugal
Portugal: Share of service in total exports was 81.43 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
81.43 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
44th
of 198 countries
All-time high
81.43 billion BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
1.82 billion BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Share of service in total exports in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of service in total exports in Portugal is 81.43 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of service in total exports in Portugal peaked at 81.43 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.82 billion BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Portugal ranks 44th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of service in total exports in Portugal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1977 | 2.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.6% |
| 1978 | 2.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.7% |
| 1980 | 4.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1981 | 4.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.4% |
| 1982 | 4.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 5.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 5.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 7.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1987 | 9.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1988 | 11.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1989 | 12.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 16.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.2% |
| 1991 | 16.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 18.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 15.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1994 | 18.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1995 | 23.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 1996 | 24.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 23.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 24.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 24.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 24.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 24.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 26.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 33.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2004 | 38.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 38.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 45.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 52.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 56.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 43.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.9% |
| 2010 | 48.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 58.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2012 | 56.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 61.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 62.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 54.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.6% |
| 2016 | 54.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 60.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 66.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 64.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 59.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 73.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2022 | 79.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 80.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 81.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 81.43 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 1.7× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 81.43 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.85 billion BoP, current US$, 1.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 6.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 56.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 48.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 66.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 59.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 81.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Portugal
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0111 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 357.11 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0135 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 260.76 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 0.8183 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of service in total exports in Portugal?
- Share of service in total exports in Portugal was 81.43 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of service in total exports recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 81.43 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of service in total exports recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Portugal rank for share of service in total exports?
- Portugal ranks 44th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of service in total exports rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of service in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.