Portugal Government Budget
0.3%▼ −0.19 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Portugal's budget balance amounted to 0.308732 percent of GDP in 2025, easing from 0.500873 percent in 2024. The figure remains below the record surplus of 1.257166 percent posted in 2023, yet stands well above the all-time deficit of -11.418372 percent recorded in 2010. Data are available from 1986.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3%Dec 2023 | -11.4%Dec 2010 | 1986 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 89.9% | 93.5% | 134.1% | 54.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 22.3% | 22.7% | 23.2% | 11.5% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Portugal averaged -4.5% from 1986 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1.3% in Dec 2023 and a record low of -11.4% in Dec 2010. The series is reported yearly with history from 1986.
The indicator measures the general government budget balance as a percentage of GDP, reflecting the difference between government revenue and expenditure relative to the size of the economy. It is expressed in percent of GDP and compiled on an annual basis. The series spans from 1986 through 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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