Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Portugal
Portugal: Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 37.97 units per US$ of GDP in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Portugal, 1976–1998
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 1998, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Portugal stood at 37.97 units per US$ of GDP. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.0% on the previous year and up 88.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Portugal peaked at 37.97 units per US$ of GDP in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3.12 units per US$ of GDP, in 1979.
That places Portugal 24th out of 151 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3.19 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1977 | 3.33 units per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 3.67 units per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 3.12 units per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1980 | 5.06 units per US$ of GDP | +61.9% |
| 1981 | 5.97 units per US$ of GDP | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 7.45 units per US$ of GDP | +24.8% |
| 1983 | 9.62 units per US$ of GDP | +29.2% |
| 1984 | 10.48 units per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 17.03 units per US$ of GDP | +62.5% |
| 1986 | 17.79 units per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 17.23 units per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 20.13 units per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1989 | 21.66 units per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 19.73 units per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1991 | 20.58 units per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 19.79 units per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 28.9 units per US$ of GDP | +46.0% |
| 1994 | 28.86 units per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 23.74 units per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 25.22 units per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 31.38 units per US$ of GDP | +24.4% |
| 1998 | 37.97 units per US$ of GDP | +21.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 37.97 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6368 units per US$ of GDP, 59.6× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 37.97 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.05 units per US$ of GDP, 36.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.33 units per US$ of GDP | 3.12 units per US$ of GDP | 3.67 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 1980s | 13.24 units per US$ of GDP | 5.06 units per US$ of GDP | 21.66 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.24 units per US$ of GDP | 19.73 units per US$ of GDP | 37.97 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More financial sector data for Portugal
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 49.04 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 19.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 67.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 13.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Portugal?
- Capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Portugal was 37.97 units per US$ of GDP in 1998, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 37.97 units per US$ of GDP in 1998.
- What is the lowest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.12 units per US$ of GDP in 1979.
- How does Portugal rank for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- Portugal ranks 24th out of 151 countries with data for 1998.
- Is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.