Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Portugal

Portugal: Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was 1.8 Balance in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
1.8 Balance
Change on year
up 125.0%
World rank
27th
of 40 countries
All-time high
12 Balance
in 2017
All-time low
-27.2 Balance
in 2008
Years of data
40
1987–2026

Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Portugal, 1987–2026

-30-20-100101987200620261987: 11.2 Balance1988: 7.2 Balance1989: 2.2 Balance1990: -0.8 Balance1991: -2.8 Balance1992: -12.8 Balance1993: -9.8 Balance1994: 2.2 Balance1995: -9.8 Balance1996: -5.8 Balance1997: 0.2 Balance1998: -1.8 Balance1999: 2.2 Balance2000: 5.2 Balance2001: -4.8 Balance2002: -12.8 Balance2003: -11.2 Balance2004: -8.2 Balance2005: -6.2 Balance2006: -2.2 Balance2007: 2.8 Balance2008: -27.2 Balance2009: -1.6 Balance2010: 2.5 Balance2011: -15.4 Balance2012: -14.9 Balance2013: 0.8 Balance2014: -1.6 Balance2015: 0.8 Balance2016: 1.6 Balance2017: 12 Balance2018: 4.4 Balance2019: 0.9 Balance2020: -2 Balance2021: -6.1 Balance2022: -1 Balance2023: -11.3 Balance2024: -1.9 Balance2025: -7.2 Balance2026: 1.8 Balance

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.

Analysis

The most recent figure for industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Portugal is 1.8 Balance, measured in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 125.0% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Portugal peaked at 12 Balance in 2017 and was at its lowest, -27.2 Balance, in 2008.

Portugal ranks 27th of 40 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.

Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Portugal, 1987 to 2026.
Year Balance Change
1987 11.2 Balance —
1988 7.2 Balance -35.7%
1989 2.2 Balance -69.4%
1990 -0.8 Balance -136.4%
1991 -2.8 Balance +250.0%
1992 -12.8 Balance +357.1%
1993 -9.8 Balance -23.4%
1994 2.2 Balance -122.4%
1995 -9.8 Balance -545.5%
1996 -5.8 Balance -40.8%
1997 0.2 Balance -103.4%
1998 -1.8 Balance -1000.0%
1999 2.2 Balance -222.2%
2000 5.2 Balance +136.4%
2001 -4.8 Balance -192.3%
2002 -12.8 Balance +166.7%
2003 -11.2 Balance -12.5%
2004 -8.2 Balance -26.8%
2005 -6.2 Balance -24.4%
2006 -2.2 Balance -64.5%
2007 2.8 Balance -227.3%
2008 -27.2 Balance -1071.4%
2009 -1.6 Balance -94.1%
2010 2.5 Balance -256.2%
2011 -15.4 Balance -716.0%
2012 -14.9 Balance -3.2%
2013 0.8 Balance -105.4%
2014 -1.6 Balance -300.0%
2015 0.8 Balance -150.0%
2016 1.6 Balance +100.0%
2017 12 Balance +650.0%
2018 4.4 Balance -63.3%
2019 0.9 Balance -79.5%
2020 -2 Balance -322.2%
2021 -6.1 Balance +205.0%
2022 -1 Balance -83.6%
2023 -11.3 Balance +1030.0%
2024 -1.9 Balance -83.2%
2025 -7.2 Balance +278.9%
2026 1.8 Balance -125.0%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 1.8 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.95 Balance, 30% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 1.8 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 6 Balance, 30% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 6.87 Balance 2.2 Balance 11.2 Balance 3
1990s -3.9 Balance -12.8 Balance 2.2 Balance 10
2000s -6.62 Balance -27.2 Balance 5.2 Balance 10
2010s -0.89 Balance -15.4 Balance 12 Balance 10
2020s -3.96 Balance -11.3 Balance 1.8 Balance 7

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 24 Romania 2.7 Balance compare
  2. 25 Slovenia 2.6 Balance compare
  3. 26 Spain 2 Balance compare
  4. 28 Türkiye 1.7 Balance compare
  5. 29 Lithuania 0.8 Balance compare
  6. 30 Poland 0.6 Balance compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Portugal?
Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Portugal was 1.8 Balance in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 12 Balance in 2017.
What is the lowest industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was -27.2 Balance in 2008.
How does Portugal rank for industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
Portugal ranks 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2026.
Is industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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 Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data
Unit
Balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 1,495 data points, 1980–2026
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