Portugal Current Account to GDP
2.1%▲ +1.52 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Portugal's current account surplus widened to 2.08% of GDP in 2024, up from 0.55% in 2023. The reading remains below the all-time high of 3.01% set in 1986, and far above the series low of -14.65% recorded in 1981. Annual data are available from 1975.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.0%Dec 1986 | -14.7%Dec 1981 | 1975 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $13.5B | $11.6B | $15.6B | $28.9M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 0.86 per USD | 0.88 per USD | 1.48 per USD | 0.63 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Portugal averaged -3.9% from 1975 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3.0% in Dec 1986 and a record low of -14.7% in Dec 1981. The series is reported yearly with history from 1975.
The current account balance as a percent of GDP measures Portugal's transactions with the rest of the world, including trade in goods and services, income, and transfers. It is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series begins in 1975.
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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