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# Portugal Government Spending to GDP

> Portugal government spending to gdp is 43.7% as of Dec 2025, from 42.5%. History from 1986, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

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

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43.7% | 42.5% | 52.5% (Dec 1986) | 41.5% (Dec 1989) | 1986–2025 | % | annual |

## FAQ

**What is Portugal's government spending to gdp right now?**

Government Spending to GDP in Portugal is 43.7% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for Portugal's government spending to gdp?**

The all-time high is 52.5% (Dec 1986); the record low is 41.5% (Dec 1989), over a series starting in 1986.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Spending to GDP for Portugal is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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