Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) in Portugal
Portugal: Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) was 26.31 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) in Portugal, 1995–2013
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2013, long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) in Portugal stood at 26.31. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.2% on the previous year and up 3,910.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) in Portugal peaked at 26.31 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.251, in 2008.
Portugal ranks 3rd of 22 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 17.77 | — |
| 1996 | 12.23 | -31.2% |
| 1997 | 10.25 | -16.2% |
| 1998 | 6.35 | -38.1% |
| 1999 | 5.47 | -13.8% |
| 2000 | 3.28 | -40.0% |
| 2001 | 2.19 | -33.2% |
| 2002 | 1.11 | -49.1% |
| 2003 | 0.656 | -41.1% |
| 2004 | 0.5207 | -20.6% |
| 2005 | 0.3548 | -31.8% |
| 2006 | 0.2789 | -21.4% |
| 2007 | 0.2612 | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 0.251 | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 0.6467 | +157.6% |
| 2010 | 2.65 | +310.0% |
| 2011 | 9.84 | +271.2% |
| 2012 | 21.19 | +115.3% |
| 2013 | 26.31 | +24.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 26.31 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.35, 7.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 26.31 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.33, 7.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government) in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +310.0% | 0.6467 | 2.65 |
| 2011 | +271.2% | 2.65 | 9.84 |
| 2009 | +157.6% | 0.251 | 0.6467 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.41 | 5.47 | 17.77 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.9552 | 0.251 | 3.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15 | 2.65 | 26.31 | 4 |
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 long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) in Portugal?
- Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) in Portugal was 26.31 in 2013, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 26.31 in 2013.
- What is the lowest long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.251 in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government)?
- Portugal ranks 3rd out of 22 countries with data for 2013.
- Is long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (general government) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,910.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of Long-term debt, of which variable interest rate (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at nominal value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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