Portugal's public debt has fallen to less than 90% of GDP.

Omissions

• The most recent confirmed figure at the time of the session (October 2026) is the 2025 annual ratio of 89.7% of GDP; Q1 2026 Eurostat data had been published (July 2026) but the Portugal-specific value was not retrieved within the search budget.
• The ratio remains above the 60% of GDP reference threshold set by the EU Stability and Growth Pact, and gross debt is still elevated in absolute terms.

Sources

• PrimaryStatistics Portugal (INE) - Official press releaseGross debt of GG decreased to 89.7 % of GDP in 2025 (93.5 % of GDP in 2024)
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Economic forecast for PortugalPublic debt fell from 93.5% of GDP in 2024 to 89.7% of GDP in 2025. Over the forecast horizon, the downward trend is projected to continue
• PrimaryEurostat - Government debt euro indicators news release (Q4 2025)The largest decreases were recorded in Portugal (-7.8 pp), Cyprus (-5.3 pp), Greece (-3.6 pp) and Spain (-2.5 pp).