Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal
Portugal: Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing was 32,062 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
32,062 Million euro
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
19th
of 45 countries
All-time high
32,062 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
2,659 Million euro
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
In 2024, expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal stood at 32,062 Million euro. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 11.4% on the previous year and up 45.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal peaked at 32,062 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,659 Million euro, in 1990.
That places Portugal 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,659 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 3,339 Million euro | +25.6% |
| 1992 | 4,164 Million euro | +24.7% |
| 1993 | 4,484 Million euro | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 4,750 Million euro | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 5,696 Million euro | +19.9% |
| 1996 | 6,212 Million euro | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 6,526 Million euro | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 7,141 Million euro | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 8,026 Million euro | +12.4% |
| 2000 | 8,919 Million euro | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 9,984 Million euro | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 11,332 Million euro | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 12,166 Million euro | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 13,322 Million euro | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 14,563 Million euro | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 15,600 Million euro | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 16,409 Million euro | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 17,631 Million euro | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 18,696 Million euro | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 19,472 Million euro | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 20,406 Million euro | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 19,843 Million euro | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 21,675 Million euro | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 22,068 Million euro | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 22,522 Million euro | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 22,463 Million euro | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 23,413 Million euro | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 23,742 Million euro | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 24,439 Million euro | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 24,957 Million euro | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 25,559 Million euro | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 27,420 Million euro | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 28,768 Million euro | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 32,062 Million euro | +11.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 32,062 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,846 Million euro, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 32,062 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 29,628 Million euro, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,300 Million euro | 2,659 Million euro | 8,026 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,862 Million euro | 8,919 Million euro | 18,696 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,004 Million euro | 19,472 Million euro | 24,439 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,753 Million euro | 24,957 Million euro | 32,062 Million euro | 5 |
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 expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal?
- Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal was 32,062 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 32,062 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,659 Million euro in 1990.
- How does Portugal rank for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Portugal ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.3%. 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 Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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