Portugal Government Deficit (% of GDP)
Portugal Government Deficit (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Portugal at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Portugal (2024)
0.5
% of GDP
-0.8pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.8pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.5 | -0.8pp |
| 2023 | 1.3 | +1.6pp |
| 2022 | -0.3 | +2.5pp |
| 2021 | -2.8 | +3.0pp |
| 2020 | -5.8 | -5.9pp |
| 2019 | 0.1 | +0.5pp |
| 2018 | -0.4 | +2.6pp |
| 2017 | -3.0 | -1.1pp |
| 2016 | -1.9 | +2.6pp |
| 2015 | -4.5 | +2.9pp |
| 2014 | -7.4 | -2.2pp |
| 2013 | -5.2 | +1.0pp |
| 2012 | -6.2 | +1.5pp |
| 2011 | -7.7 | +3.7pp |
| 2010 | -11.4 | -1.5pp |
| 2009 | -9.9 | -6.1pp |
| 2008 | -3.8 | -0.9pp |
| 2007 | -2.9 | +1.3pp |
| 2006 | -4.2 | +1.9pp |
| 2005 | -6.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Portugal recorded 0.5 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.8pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 1.3 in 2023 and a trough of -11.4 in 2010.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks portugal government deficit (% of gdp) in Portugal, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 1.3 % of GDP in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of -11.4 in 2010. The latest reading of 0.5 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.8pp.