GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Portugal
Portugal: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 237.46 billion constant LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
237.46 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
116th
of 212 countries
All-time high
237.46 billion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
65.72 billion constant LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Portugal, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 237.46 billion constant LCU for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Portugal peaked at 237.46 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 65.72 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Portugal 116th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 65.72 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 70.08 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 75.69 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 84.17 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1974 | 85.13 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 81.43 billion constant LCU | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 87.05 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 91.93 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 94.52 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 99.85 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 104.43 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 106.12 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 108.38 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 108.20 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 106.16 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 109.14 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 113.66 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 120.92 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 129.97 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 138.34 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 143.81 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 150.09 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 151.72 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 148.62 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 150.06 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 156.48 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 161.97 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 169.09 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 177.22 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 184.15 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 191.18 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 194.89 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 196.39 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 194.57 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 198.05 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 199.60 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 202.84 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 207.92 billion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 208.59 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 202.07 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 205.59 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 202.06 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 193.88 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 191.97 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 193.39 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 196.47 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 200.41 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 207.05 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 213.15 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 219.00 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 201.03 billion constant LCU | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 212.21 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 227.03 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 232.97 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 237.46 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 237.46 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 153.41 billion constant LCU, 1.5× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 237.46 billion constant LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 410.71 billion constant LCU, 58% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83.56 billion constant LCU | 65.72 billion constant LCU | 99.85 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 114.53 billion constant LCU | 104.43 billion constant LCU | 138.34 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 159.32 billion constant LCU | 143.81 billion constant LCU | 184.15 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 199.61 billion constant LCU | 191.18 billion constant LCU | 208.59 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 202.30 billion constant LCU | 191.97 billion constant LCU | 219.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 222.14 billion constant LCU | 201.03 billion constant LCU | 237.46 billion constant LCU | 5 |
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)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 95.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 396,215 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Portugal?
- Gdp in Portugal was 237.46 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 237.46 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.72 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Portugal rank for gdp?
- Portugal ranks 116th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release