General government total expenditure (current LCU) in Portugal
Portugal: General government total expenditure (current LCU) was 130.74 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
130.74 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
116th
of 197 countries
All-time high
130.74 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
0 current LCU
in 1980
Years of data
46
1980–2025
General government total expenditure in Portugal, 1980–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 130.74 billion current LCU for general government total expenditure in 2025. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure in Portugal peaked at 130.74 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1980.
That places Portugal 116th out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 14.82 billion current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 15.22 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 16.75 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 19.45 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1990 | 23.76 billion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1991 | 29.68 billion current LCU | +24.9% |
| 1992 | 35.03 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1993 | 35.31 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 35.22 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 37.92 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 40.61 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 43.40 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 47.47 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 50.87 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 55.01 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 59.91 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 62.99 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 66.29 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 70.12 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 74.13 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 75.06 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 78.17 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 81.47 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 88.16 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 93.33 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 88.21 billion current LCU | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 82.31 billion current LCU | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 85.27 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 89.47 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 86.50 billion current LCU | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 83.62 billion current LCU | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 88.93 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 88.72 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 91.12 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 98.75 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 102.50 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 107.03 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 113.36 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 121.97 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2025 | 130.74 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 130.74 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 134.14 billion current LCU, 97% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 130.74 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 281.45 billion current LCU, 46% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.62 billion current LCU | 0 current LCU | 19.45 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.93 billion current LCU | 23.76 billion current LCU | 50.87 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 71.13 billion current LCU | 55.01 billion current LCU | 88.16 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.75 billion current LCU | 82.31 billion current LCU | 93.33 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 112.39 billion current LCU | 98.75 billion current LCU | 130.74 billion current LCU | 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 general government total expenditure in Portugal?
- General government total expenditure in Portugal was 130.74 billion current LCU in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest general government total expenditure recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 130.74 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1980.
- How does Portugal rank for general government total expenditure?
- Portugal ranks 116th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release