Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Portugal
Portugal: Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in was 0 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Portugal, 1977–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Portugal is 0 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 48 years on record.
Over the whole period, social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Portugal peaked at 0.1779 Percentage of GDP in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 Percentage of GDP, in 1983.
That places Portugal 31st out of 34 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0.0556 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1978 | 0.0519 Percentage of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 0.0495 Percentage of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 0.0486 Percentage of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 0.0472 Percentage of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 0.0424 Percentage of GDP | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 0 Percentage of GDP | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1985 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1986 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1987 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1988 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1989 | 0.0283 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 1990 | 0.0596 Percentage of GDP | +110.4% |
| 1991 | 0.083 Percentage of GDP | +39.3% |
| 1992 | 0.117 Percentage of GDP | +41.0% |
| 1993 | 0.1196 Percentage of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 0.141 Percentage of GDP | +17.8% |
| 1995 | 0.1436 Percentage of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 0.1474 Percentage of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 0.1382 Percentage of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 0.1418 Percentage of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 0.1524 Percentage of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 0.1534 Percentage of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 0.1779 Percentage of GDP | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 0 Percentage of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2004 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2005 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2006 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2007 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2008 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2009 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2010 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2011 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2012 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2013 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2014 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2015 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2016 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2017 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2018 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2019 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2020 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2021 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2022 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2023 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2024 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 0 Percentage of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.44 Percentage of GDP. (24 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 0 Percentage of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.8832 Percentage of GDP. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +110.4% | 0.0283 Percentage of GDP | 0.0596 Percentage of GDP |
| 1983 | -100.0% | 0.0424 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP |
| 2002 | -100.0% | 0.1779 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0523 Percentage of GDP | 0.0495 Percentage of GDP | 0.0556 Percentage of GDP | 3 |
| 1980s | 0.0167 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0.0486 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1244 Percentage of GDP | 0.0596 Percentage of GDP | 0.1524 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0331 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0.1779 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 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 social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Portugal?
- Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in in Portugal was 0 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1779 Percentage of GDP in 2001.
- What is the lowest social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Percentage of GDP in 1983.
- How does Portugal rank for social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in?
- Portugal ranks 31st out of 34 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Social security contributions and payroll taxes paid by government in OECD member countries — Tax revenue. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Compulsory payments made by general government in respect of their employees. These are levied on both employees and employers and include contributions for unemployment insurance, sickness benefits, pensions, family allowances, and medical services.