What is equal resource distribution index in Portugal?

Equal resource distribution index in Portugal was 0.792 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Portugal?

The highest recorded value was 0.94 in 2005.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Portugal?

The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 1900.

How does Portugal rank for equal resource distribution index?

Portugal ranks 54th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Portugal?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Portugal data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Portugal

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Portugal
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Portugal: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.792 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.792

Change on year

down 4.2%

World rank

54th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.94

in 2005

All-time low

0.034

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Portugal, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 0.792 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Portugal peaked at 0.94 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.034, in 1900.

Portugal ranks 54th of 175 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.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Equal Resource Distribution Index in Portugal, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.034	—
1901	0.034	+0.0%
1902	0.034	+0.0%
1903	0.034	+0.0%
1904	0.034	+0.0%
1905	0.034	+0.0%
1906	0.034	+0.0%
1907	0.034	+0.0%
1908	0.034	+0.0%
1909	0.034	+0.0%
1910	0.054	+58.8%
1911	0.072	+33.3%
1912	0.072	+0.0%
1913	0.08	+11.1%
1914	0.08	+0.0%
1915	0.08	+0.0%
1916	0.08	+0.0%
1917	0.08	+0.0%
1918	0.08	+0.0%
1919	0.08	+0.0%
1920	0.08	+0.0%
1921	0.08	+0.0%
1922	0.08	+0.0%
1923	0.08	+0.0%
1924	0.08	+0.0%
1925	0.08	+0.0%
1926	0.092	+15.0%
1927	0.092	+0.0%
1928	0.092	+0.0%
1929	0.092	+0.0%
1930	0.092	+0.0%
1931	0.092	+0.0%
1932	0.092	+0.0%
1933	0.116	+26.1%
1934	0.121	+4.3%
1935	0.121	+0.0%
1936	0.121	+0.0%
1937	0.121	+0.0%
1938	0.121	+0.0%
1939	0.121	+0.0%
1940	0.119	-1.7%
1941	0.119	+0.0%
1942	0.119	+0.0%
1943	0.119	+0.0%
1944	0.119	+0.0%
1945	0.119	+0.0%
1946	0.146	+22.7%
1947	0.146	+0.0%
1948	0.146	+0.0%
1949	0.146	+0.0%
1950	0.146	+0.0%
1951	0.146	+0.0%
1952	0.146	+0.0%
1953	0.146	+0.0%
1954	0.146	+0.0%
1955	0.224	+53.4%
1956	0.224	+0.0%
1957	0.224	+0.0%
1958	0.224	+0.0%
1959	0.224	+0.0%
1960	0.323	+44.2%
1961	0.333	+3.1%
1962	0.333	+0.0%
1963	0.333	+0.0%
1964	0.333	+0.0%
1965	0.333	+0.0%
1966	0.333	+0.0%
1967	0.333	+0.0%
1968	0.332	-0.3%
1969	0.332	+0.0%
1970	0.417	+25.6%
1971	0.417	+0.0%
1972	0.417	+0.0%
1973	0.417	+0.0%
1974	0.676	+62.1%
1975	0.676	+0.0%
1976	0.724	+7.1%
1977	0.762	+5.2%
1978	0.768	+0.8%
1979	0.85	+10.7%
1980	0.85	+0.0%
1981	0.85	+0.0%
1982	0.85	+0.0%
1983	0.854	+0.5%
1984	0.893	+4.6%
1985	0.893	+0.0%
1986	0.893	+0.0%
1987	0.934	+4.6%
1988	0.934	+0.0%
1989	0.934	+0.0%
1990	0.934	+0.0%
1991	0.934	+0.0%
1992	0.934	+0.0%
1993	0.934	+0.0%
1994	0.934	+0.0%
1995	0.934	+0.0%
1996	0.934	+0.0%
1997	0.934	+0.0%
1998	0.934	+0.0%
1999	0.934	+0.0%
2000	0.934	+0.0%
2001	0.939	+0.5%
2002	0.936	-0.3%
2003	0.936	+0.0%
2004	0.936	+0.0%
2005	0.94	+0.4%
2006	0.94	+0.0%
2007	0.94	+0.0%
2008	0.94	+0.0%
2009	0.939	-0.1%
2010	0.923	-1.7%
2011	0.93	+0.8%
2012	0.927	-0.3%
2013	0.924	-0.3%
2014	0.924	+0.0%
2015	0.919	-0.5%
2016	0.93	+1.2%
2017	0.926	-0.4%
2018	0.93	+0.4%
2019	0.921	-1.0%
2020	0.923	+0.2%
2021	0.894	-3.1%
2022	0.883	-1.2%
2023	0.856	-3.1%
2024	0.827	-3.4%
2025	0.792	-4.2%

Portugal compared with similar countries

Portugal's 0.792 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.895, 88% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Portugal's 0.792 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.8265, 96% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.034	0.034	0.034	10
1910s	0.0758	0.054	0.08	10
1920s	0.0848	0.08	0.092	10
1930s	0.1118	0.092	0.121	10
1940s	0.1298	0.119	0.146	10
1950s	0.185	0.146	0.224	10
1960s	0.3318	0.323	0.333	10
1970s	0.6124	0.417	0.85	10
1980s	0.8885	0.85	0.934	10
1990s	0.934	0.934	0.934	10
2000s	0.938	0.934	0.94	10
2010s	0.9254	0.919	0.93	10
2020s	0.8625	0.792	0.923	6

Countries ranked near Portugal

51 France 0.8 compare
52 Israel 0.796 compare
53 Serbia 0.793 compare
55 Bahrain 0.791 compare
55 Sri Lanka 0.791 compare
57 Kazakhstan 0.765 compare

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Portugal?: Equal resource distribution index in Portugal was 0.792 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Portugal?: The highest recorded value was 0.94 in 2005.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Portugal?: The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 1900.
How does Portugal rank for equal resource distribution index?: Portugal ranks 54th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Portugal?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.