Portugal Government Spending to GDP

43.7%▲ +1.24 pt

Dec 2025 · Annual

Government Spending to GDP in Portugal rose to 43.7% in Dec 2025 from 42.5% in Dec 2024.

Portugal Government Spending to GDP, 1990–2025
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
43.7%42.5%52.5%Dec 198641.5%Dec 19891986 – 2025Annual

About this series

Government Spending to GDP in Portugal averaged 45.5% from 1986 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 52.5% in Dec 1986 and a record low of 41.5% in Dec 1989. The series is reported yearly with history from 1986.

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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