Foreign direct investment, net outflows in Portugal
Portugal: Foreign direct investment, net outflows was 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net outflows in Portugal, 1972–2024
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment, net outflows in Portugal stood at 6.84 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 20.2% on the previous year and up 86.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net outflows in Portugal peaked at 15.89 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, -3.47 billion BoP, current US$, in 2010.
Portugal ranks 33rd of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.74 million BoP, current US$ | -8.05 million BoP, current US$ | 44.00 million BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 1980s | 24.10 million BoP, current US$ | -10.19 million BoP, current US$ | 84.29 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 147.31 million BoP, current US$ | 7.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Exports of goods and services 115.56 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 343.46 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 303.95 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 253.36 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 45.37 billion constant LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 99.1% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 151.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 133.93 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 49.82 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 63.49 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net outflows in Portugal?
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows in Portugal was 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net outflows recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 15.89 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net outflows recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.47 billion BoP, current US$ in 2010.
- How does Portugal rank for foreign direct investment, net outflows?
- Portugal ranks 33rd out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment, net outflows rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D, published as part of Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in an economy. It is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of earnings, and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the ordinary shares of voting stock is the criterion for determining the existence of a direct investment relationship. This series shows net outflows of investment from the reporting economy to the rest of the world. Data are in current U.S. dollars.