Number of housing completions (Absolute value) in Portugal
Portugal: Number of housing completions (Absolute value) was 9.62 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
9.62
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
19th
of 27 countries
All-time high
125.71
in 2002
All-time low
6.79
in 2015
Years of data
29
1989–2017
Number of housing completions in Portugal, 1989–2017
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 9.62 for number of housing completions in 2017.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and down 85.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of housing completions in Portugal peaked at 125.71 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 6.79, in 2015.
Portugal ranks 19th of 27 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.
Number of housing completions (Absolute value) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 36.47 | — |
| 1990 | 41 | +12.4% |
| 1991 | 42.5 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 40.68 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 50.3 | +23.6% |
| 1994 | 54.13 | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 68.83 | +27.1% |
| 1996 | 69.72 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 74.22 | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 90.95 | +22.5% |
| 1999 | 108.2 | +19.0% |
| 2000 | 112.61 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 115.15 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 125.71 | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 92.51 | -26.4% |
| 2004 | 74.26 | -19.7% |
| 2005 | 76.12 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 68.76 | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 67.46 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 59.26 | -12.2% |
| 2009 | 47.91 | -19.1% |
| 2010 | 35.44 | -26.0% |
| 2011 | 26.15 | -26.2% |
| 2012 | 19.46 | -25.6% |
| 2013 | 12.52 | -35.7% |
| 2014 | 8.03 | -35.9% |
| 2015 | 6.79 | -15.3% |
| 2016 | 8.75 | +28.7% |
| 2017 | 9.62 | +9.9% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 9.62 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.8, 36% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 9.62 is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.8, 36% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 36.47 | 36.47 | 36.47 | 1 |
| 1990s | 64.05 | 40.68 | 108.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 83.98 | 47.91 | 125.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.84 | 6.79 | 35.44 | 8 |
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 number of housing completions in Portugal?
- Number of housing completions in Portugal was 9.62 in 2017, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest number of housing completions recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 125.71 in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of housing completions recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.79 in 2015.
- How does Portugal rank for number of housing completions?
- Portugal ranks 19th out of 27 countries with data for 2017.
- Is number of housing completions rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.7%. 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 Number of housing completions (Absolute value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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