What is gdp per capita in Portugal?

Gdp per capita in Portugal was 36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Portugal?

The highest recorded value was 36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Portugal?

The lowest recorded value was 3,310 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.

How does Portugal rank for gdp per capita?

Portugal ranks 49th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Portugal?

Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Portugal data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Portugal

Name: GDP per capita in Portugal
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Portugal: GDP per capita was 36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

up 2.4%

World rank

49th

of 184 countries

All-time high

36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2023

All-time low

3,310 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1950

Years of data

1950–2023

GDP per capita in Portugal, 1950–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices for gdp per capita in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.

The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Portugal peaked at 36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,310 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1950.

That places Portugal 49th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	4,140 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,310 international-$ in 2021 prices	4,781 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1960s	6,634 international-$ in 2021 prices	5,075 international-$ in 2021 prices	8,642 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1970s	11,232 international-$ in 2021 prices	9,318 international-$ in 2021 prices	12,527 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	13,282 international-$ in 2021 prices	11,822 international-$ in 2021 prices	16,181 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	20,527 international-$ in 2021 prices	17,154 international-$ in 2021 prices	24,926 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	27,839 international-$ in 2021 prices	25,555 international-$ in 2021 prices	30,287 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	31,895 international-$ in 2021 prices	30,077 international-$ in 2021 prices	35,347 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	34,551 international-$ in 2021 prices	32,344 international-$ in 2021 prices	36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Portugal

46 Poland 39,206 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
47 Estonia 37,454 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
48 Panama 36,935 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
50 Croatia 36,543 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
51 Turkey 35,774 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
52 Cyprus 35,765 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

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More economy & growth data for Portugal

Exports of goods and services 133.93 billion current LCU (2025)
Industry (including construction), value added 18.3% (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)
Gross fixed capital formation 63.49 billion current LCU (2025)
Gross fixed capital formation 71.74 billion current US$ (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Portugal?: Gdp per capita in Portugal was 36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Portugal?: The highest recorded value was 36,633 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Portugal?: The lowest recorded value was 3,310 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.
How does Portugal rank for gdp per capita?: Portugal ranks 49th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Portugal?: Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.