Portugal GDP Per Capita (2026)
Portugal has a developed European economy supported by services, tourism, manufacturing, trade, technology, agriculture, and renewable energy. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with the size of its population and complements the broader picture offered by total GDP. Explore Portugal’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, long-term changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$35,434
Est. in USD
World Rank
#41
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.2%
+$3,268
Europe Rank
#26
Out of 43 countries
1. Portugal GDP Per Capita in 2026
Portugal’s GDP per capita reflects economic output per resident within an economy where tourism, services, exports, manufacturing, and increasingly technology contribute to national production. Adjusting total GDP for population makes the measure useful for comparing Portugal with larger and smaller economies and provides additional context for assessing population-adjusted economic performance.
2. Portugal GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Portugal GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,434 | +10.2% |
| 2025 | $32,166 | +9.7% |
| 2024 | $29,319 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | $27,643 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | $24,559 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | $24,619 | +11.4% |
| 2020 | $22,093 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | $23,192 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | $23,436 | +9.8% |
| 2017 | $21,352 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | $19,915 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | $19,174 | -13.2% |
| 2014 | $22,087 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $21,642 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | $20,574 | -11.3% |
| 2011 | $23,205 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | $22,570 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | $23,126 | -7.3% |
| 2008 | $24,946 | +9.3% |
| 2007 | $22,814 | +15.0% |
| 2006 | $19,840 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | $18,791 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | $18,056 | +14.3% |
| 2003 | $15,794 | +22.2% |
| 2002 | $12,928 | +10.2% |
| 2001 | $11,735 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | $11,531 | -7.7% |
| 1999 | $12,488 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | $12,217 | +5.4% |
| 1997 | $11,595 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | $12,188 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | $11,787 | +18.1% |
| 1994 | $9,978 | +4.5% |
| 1993 | $9,548 | -12.1% |
| 1992 | $10,863 | +20.4% |
| 1991 | $9,026 | +13.4% |
| 1990 | $7,957 | +33.1% |
| 1989 | $5,978 | +8.0% |
| 1988 | $5,533 | +17.1% |
| 1987 | $4,724 | +25.1% |
| 1986 | $3,775 | +38.9% |
| 1985 | $2,717 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | $2,596 | -8.6% |
| 1983 | $2,839 | -8.3% |
| 1982 | $3,095 | -6.1% |
| 1981 | $3,297 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | $3,339 | — |
4. Portugal GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+43.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+77.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+78.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Portugal’s GDP per capita has evolved through periods of growth, financial adjustment, recovery, and expansion. Tourism activity, investment, employment, productivity, inflation, population changes, and broader European economic conditions can influence annual movements. Reviewing historical GDP per capita data helps show how output per resident has changed across different economic cycles and periods of structural reform.
5. Portugal GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Portugal
$35,434
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Portugal’s GDP per capita is approximately
40.7%
below the
Europe average
and
40.7%
above the world average.
6. Portugal GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Czech Republic | $39,795 |
| #24 | Estonia | $37,718 |
| #25 | Lithuania | $36,545 |
| #26 | Portugal | $35,434 |
| #27 | Poland | $31,336 |
| #28 | Slovakia | $31,242 |
| #29 | Croatia | $30,030 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Portugal
Portugal GDP (Nominal)
$380.6 Billion
(2026)
Portugal GDP Per Capita
$35,434
(2026)
Portugal’s total GDP measures the complete value of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita relates that output to population. Total GDP highlights Portugal’s overall economic size, whereas GDP per capita provides a more standardized comparison of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a more balanced picture of national economic performance.
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8. Portugal GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $36,990 | +4.4% |
| 2028 | $38,593 | +4.3% |
| 2029 | $40,209 | +4.2% |
| 2030 | $41,791 | +3.9% |
Portugal GDP per capita is projected to reach $41,791 by 2030, representing a 17.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Portugal GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Portugal GDP per capita is estimated at $35,434 in 2026.
It ranks #41 globally and #26 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 10.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 43.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 77.9%.
It is approximately 40.7% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 40.7% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $41,791 by 2030, 17.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Portugal GDP Per Capita FAQs
Portugal GDP per capita is estimated at $35,434 in 2026.
Portugal ranks #41 globally and #26 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.2% compared with 2025.
Portugal GDP per capita was approximately $19,174 in 2015.
Portugal GDP per capita is approximately 40.7% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.