Portugal Government Debt to GDP
89.9%▼ −3.57 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Portugal's government debt stood at 89.9% of GDP in 2025, down from 93.5% in the prior year. The ratio remains far below its all-time high of 134.1% recorded in 2020, while sitting well above the series low of 54.2% from 2000. The annual series began in 1990.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.9% | 93.5% | 134.1%Dec 2020 | 54.2%Dec 2000 | 1990 – 2025 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -11.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Portugal averaged 87.8% from 1990 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 134.1% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 54.2% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
This indicator measures the government debt of Portugal as a percentage of its gross domestic product. It is expressed in percent of GDP and reported annually. The series runs from 1990 through 2025 and tracks the evolution of the government debt burden relative to the size of the economy.
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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