GDP per Capita (PPP): Portugal

Analysis# Portugal GDP per Capita (PPP) Portugal's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 51,852.636 international dollars in 2026, marking its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 697.3% increase from the 1980 low of 6,503.631 intl $, reflecting nearly five decades of economic development and rising living standards. The nation has fundamentally transformed its economic position over this 46-year span, shifting from a relatively modest per capita income to one approaching developed-economy levels. The 2020 pandemic created a brief 5% dip to 35,662.774 intl $, but recovery proved swift and sustained. From 2021 onward, Portugal entered a pronounced growth phase, with annual increases averaging 4-6%. The 2022-2026 period saw particularly accelerated expansion, climbing from 44,078.709 to 51,852.636 intl $—a gain of nearly 7,800 intl $ in just four years. This recent momentum suggests Portugal continues strengthening its economic fundamentals.