Democracy, annual growth rate in Portugal

Portugal: Democracy, annual growth rate was -14.29 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-14.29 % change on previous year
World rank
132nd
of 161 countries
All-time high
100 % change on previous year
in 1945
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1917
Years of data
95
1912–2025

Democracy, annual growth rate in Portugal, 1912–2025

-100-50050100191219682025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for democracy, annual growth rate in Portugal is -14.29 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Over the whole period, democracy, annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 100 % change on previous year in 1945 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1917.

That places Portugal 132nd out of 161 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Democracy, annual growth rate in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Democracy, annual growth rate in Portugal, 1912 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1912 0 % change on previous year —
1913 0 % change on previous year —
1914 0 % change on previous year —
1915 0 % change on previous year —
1916 0 % change on previous year —
1917 -100 % change on previous year —
1919 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1920 0 % change on previous year —
1921 0 % change on previous year —
1922 0 % change on previous year —
1923 0 % change on previous year —
1924 0 % change on previous year —
1925 0 % change on previous year —
1926 -100 % change on previous year —
1943 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1944 0 % change on previous year —
1945 100 % change on previous year —
1946 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1947 0 % change on previous year —
1948 0 % change on previous year —
1949 0 % change on previous year —
1950 0 % change on previous year —
1951 0 % change on previous year —
1952 -50 % change on previous year —
1953 100 % change on previous year -300.0%
1954 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1955 0 % change on previous year —
1956 0 % change on previous year —
1957 0 % change on previous year —
1958 0 % change on previous year —
1959 50 % change on previous year —
1960 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1961 -66.67 % change on previous year —
1962 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1963 0 % change on previous year —
1964 0 % change on previous year —
1965 0 % change on previous year —
1966 0 % change on previous year —
1967 0 % change on previous year —
1968 0 % change on previous year —
1969 0 % change on previous year —
1970 0 % change on previous year —
1971 0 % change on previous year —
1972 0 % change on previous year —
1973 0 % change on previous year —
1974 -100 % change on previous year —
1977 80 % change on previous year -180.0%
1978 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1979 0 % change on previous year —
1980 0 % change on previous year —
1981 0 % change on previous year —
1982 0 % change on previous year —
1983 0 % change on previous year —
1984 0 % change on previous year —
1985 0 % change on previous year —
1986 0 % change on previous year —
1987 0 % change on previous year —
1988 0 % change on previous year —
1989 0 % change on previous year —
1990 0 % change on previous year —
1991 0 % change on previous year —
1992 0 % change on previous year —
1993 0 % change on previous year —
1994 0 % change on previous year —
1995 0 % change on previous year —
1996 0 % change on previous year —
1997 0 % change on previous year —
1998 0 % change on previous year —
1999 0 % change on previous year —
2000 0 % change on previous year —
2001 0 % change on previous year —
2002 0 % change on previous year —
2003 0 % change on previous year —
2004 0 % change on previous year —
2005 0 % change on previous year —
2006 0 % change on previous year —
2007 0 % change on previous year —
2008 0 % change on previous year —
2009 0 % change on previous year —
2010 0 % change on previous year —
2011 0 % change on previous year —
2012 0 % change on previous year —
2013 0 % change on previous year —
2014 0 % change on previous year —
2015 0 % change on previous year —
2016 0 % change on previous year —
2017 0 % change on previous year —
2018 0 % change on previous year —
2019 0 % change on previous year —
2020 0 % change on previous year —
2021 -11.11 % change on previous year —
2022 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2023 -12.5 % change on previous year —
2024 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2025 -14.29 % change on previous year —

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s -14.29 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 7
1920s -14.29 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 7
1940s 14.29 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 7
1950s 10 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 10
1960s -6.67 % change on previous year -66.67 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1970s -2.5 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 80 % change on previous year 8
1980s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2020s -6.32 % change on previous year -14.29 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 131 United States -12.5 % change on previous year compare
  2. 132 Jamaica -14.29 % change on previous year compare
  3. 132 Slovenia -14.29 % change on previous year compare
  4. 135 Moldova -16.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 135 Maldives -16.67 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is democracy, annual growth rate in Portugal?
Democracy, annual growth rate in Portugal was -14.29 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 100 % change on previous year in 1945.
What is the lowest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1917.
How does Portugal rank for democracy, annual growth rate?
Portugal ranks 132nd out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Democracy, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
161 places, 11,537 data points, 1791–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.