Ireland vs Portugal: Inability to face unexpected financial expenses

Ireland
30.6
in 2025
Portugal
29.2
in 2025
Ireland rank
17th
Portugal rank
20th

Inability to face unexpected financial expenses over time

  • Ireland
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 30.6 against 29.2 in Portugal, a difference of 1.4.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 17th and Portugal ranks 20th of 37 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 35.05 21.38 13.67 Ireland
2010s 48.11 36.12 11.99 Ireland
2020s 32.02 30.05 1.97 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inability to face unexpected financial expenses, Ireland or Portugal?
Ireland, at 30.6 against 29.2 in Portugal as of 2025.
What is the difference in inability to face unexpected financial expenses between Ireland and Portugal?
1.4, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for inability to face unexpected financial expenses?
Ireland ranks 17th and Portugal ranks 20th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Inability to face unexpected financial expenses. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Inability to face unexpected financial expenses
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 820 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed