Portugal vs Spain: Industry survey results - quarterly data
Portugal
8.7
in 2026
Spain
7.2
in 2026
Portugal rank
18th
Spain rank
20th
Industry survey results - quarterly data over time
- Portugal
- Spain
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 8.7 against 7.2 in Spain, a difference of 1.5.
That makes Portugal's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Spain ahead.
Portugal ranks 18th and Spain ranks 20th of 40 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1.13 | 6.73 | 7.87 | Spain |
| 1990s | 1.02 | 7.79 | 6.77 | Spain |
| 2000s | 2.34 | 6.8 | 4.46 | Spain |
| 2010s | 8.25 | 15.36 | 7.11 | Spain |
| 2020s | 7.53 | 8.26 | 0.7286 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher industry survey results - quarterly data, Portugal or Spain?
- Portugal, at 8.7 against 7.2 in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in industry survey results - quarterly data between Portugal and Spain?
- 1.5, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Spain?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Portugal and Spain rank globally for industry survey results - quarterly data?
- Portugal ranks 18th and Spain ranks 20th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Industry survey results - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.