Total Reserves in Portugal
Portugal: Total Reserves was 16,129 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Portugal, 1990–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Portugal is 16,129, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 46.2% on the previous year and up 131.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Portugal peaked at 22,841 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1,938, in 2007.
That places Portugal 67th out of 165 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16,038 | — |
| 1991 | 22,841 | +42.4% |
| 1992 | 21,180 | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 17,538 | -17.2% |
| 1994 | 17,176 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 17,549 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 17,625 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 17,339 | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 17,522 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 9,330 | -46.7% |
| 2000 | 9,798 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 10,525 | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 12,084 | +14.8% |
| 2003 | 6,741 | -44.2% |
| 2004 | 5,982 | -11.3% |
| 2005 | 4,150 | -30.6% |
| 2006 | 2,711 | -34.7% |
| 2007 | 1,938 | -28.5% |
| 2008 | 1,972 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 3,083 | +56.3% |
| 2010 | 4,315 | +40.0% |
| 2011 | 2,635 | -38.9% |
| 2012 | 2,858 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 3,440 | +20.4% |
| 2014 | 5,493 | +59.7% |
| 2015 | 6,963 | +26.8% |
| 2016 | 11,477 | +64.8% |
| 2017 | 10,843 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 9,782 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 6,697 | -31.5% |
| 2020 | 6,620 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 10,838 | +63.7% |
| 2022 | 10,616 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 10,542 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 11,034 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 16,129 | +46.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 16,129 is below the median for high income countries, which is 24,999, 65% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 16,129 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,296, 99% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,414 | 9,330 | 22,841 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,898 | 1,938 | 12,084 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,450 | 2,635 | 11,477 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,963 | 6,620 | 16,129 | 6 |
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 total reserves in Portugal?
- Total reserves in Portugal was 16,129 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 22,841 in 1991.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,938 in 2007.
- How does Portugal rank for total reserves?
- Portugal ranks 67th out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.