EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Portugal
Portugal: EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data was 3.39 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Portugal, 1986–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Portugal is 3.39, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 12.2% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Portugal peaked at 15.52 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.09, in 2020.
Portugal ranks 27th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 14.5 | — |
| 1987 | 15.28 | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 14.09 | -7.8% |
| 1989 | 15.38 | +9.2% |
| 1990 | 15.52 | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 13.61 | -12.3% |
| 1992 | 13.25 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 9.28 | -29.9% |
| 1994 | 11.57 | +24.7% |
| 1995 | 10.66 | -7.9% |
| 1996 | 7.24 | -32.1% |
| 1997 | 5.87 | -18.9% |
| 1998 | 4.33 | -26.2% |
| 1999 | 5.48 | +26.6% |
| 2000 | 5.46 | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 4.89 | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 4.6 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 4.41 | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 3.83 | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 3.48 | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 3.94 | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 4.45 | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 4.3 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 3.85 | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 6.5 | +68.8% |
| 2011 | 12.23 | +88.2% |
| 2012 | 7.92 | -35.2% |
| 2013 | 6.12 | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 3.05 | -50.2% |
| 2015 | 2.49 | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 3.53 | +41.8% |
| 2017 | 2.04 | -42.2% |
| 2018 | 1.86 | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 0.31 | -83.3% |
| 2020 | 0.09 | -71.0% |
| 2021 | 0.38 | +322.2% |
| 2022 | 3.13 | +723.7% |
| 2023 | 3.25 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 2.74 | -15.7% |
| 2025 | 3.02 | +10.3% |
| 2026 | 3.39 | +12.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.39 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.47, 98% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.39 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.52, 96% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +723.7% | 0.38 | 3.13 |
| 2021 | +322.2% | 0.09 | 0.38 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.81 | 14.09 | 15.38 | 4 |
| 1990s | 9.68 | 4.33 | 15.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.32 | 3.48 | 5.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 0.31 | 12.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.29 | 0.09 | 3.39 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Portugal?
- Emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Portugal was 3.39 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 15.52 in 1990.
- What is the lowest emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.09 in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data?
- Portugal ranks 27th out of 38 countries with data for 2026.
- Is emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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