Real net household income in Portugal rose 14.9% over two years, one of the largest increases in the OECD.
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Real net household income in Portugal rose 14.9% over two years, one of the largest increases in the OECD.
Portugal recorded the highest quarter-on-quarter employment growth in Europe.
Portugal's economic growth in the second quarter of 2026 was 2.5%, more than double that of the European Union and the euro area.
Portugal's public debt is currently below 90% of GDP.
Portugal did not raise any tax over two and a half years while reducing taxation on labour income and corporate income.
More than 70% of Portugal's electricity currently comes from renewable sources.
Portuguese electricity prices are among the most competitive in Europe.
The number of foreign residents in Portugal increased exponentially in recent years.
The previous Socialist government in Portugal planned to build 26,000 homes but left budget for only 16,000 public housing units.
Portugal is currently financing 133,000 newly built or renovated homes with the European Investment Bank.
In 2025 Portugal returned 69,000 immigrants who are now reinforcing the country's workforce and economy.