At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Portugal
Portugal: At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) was 40.7% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
40.7%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
25th
of 47 countries
All-time high
47.8%
in 2014
All-time low
40.1%
in 2007
Years of data
22
2004–2025
At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Portugal, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 40.7% for at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in 2025.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Portugal peaked at 47.8% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 40.1%, in 2007.
That places Portugal 25th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 41.3% | — |
| 2005 | 40.7% | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 40.2% | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 40.1% | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 41.5% | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 41.5% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 43.3% | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 42.5% | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 45.4% | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 46.9% | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 47.8% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 47.5% | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 46.1% | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 45.2% | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 43.7% | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 43.4% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 42.4% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 43.5% | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 42.5% | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 41.8% | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 40.3% | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 40.7% | +1.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 40.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40.9%, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 40.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 41.0%, 99% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.9% | 40.1% | 41.5% | 6 |
| 2010s | 45.2% | 42.5% | 47.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.9% | 40.3% | 43.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More population data for Portugal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2816 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 95.56 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 396,215 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Portugal?
- At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Portugal was 40.7% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 47.8% in 2014.
- What is the lowest at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.1% in 2007.
- How does Portugal rank for at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- Portugal ranks 25th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by household type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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