Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal
Portugal: Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing was 314.15 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal is 314.15 Million euro, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.4% on the previous year and up 6,108.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal peaked at 314.15 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.26 Million euro, in 2002.
That places Portugal 22nd out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.66 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 3.19 Million euro | -12.8% |
| 1992 | 3.36 Million euro | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 3.11 Million euro | -7.4% |
| 1994 | 3.37 Million euro | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 3.76 Million euro | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 3.82 Million euro | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 3.51 Million euro | -8.1% |
| 1998 | 3.36 Million euro | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 3 Million euro | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 2.53 Million euro | -15.7% |
| 2001 | 2.78 Million euro | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 2.26 Million euro | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 2.27 Million euro | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 6.92 Million euro | +204.8% |
| 2005 | 6.44 Million euro | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 6.02 Million euro | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 4.9 Million euro | -18.6% |
| 2008 | 4.28 Million euro | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 4.31 Million euro | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 3.6 Million euro | -16.5% |
| 2011 | 4.6 Million euro | +27.8% |
| 2012 | 4.92 Million euro | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 5.34 Million euro | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 5.06 Million euro | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 5.05 Million euro | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 4.92 Million euro | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 4.84 Million euro | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 5.02 Million euro | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 4.95 Million euro | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 4.92 Million euro | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 4.84 Million euro | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 5.61 Million euro | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 274.67 Million euro | +4796.1% |
| 2024 | 314.15 Million euro | +14.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 314.15 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 337.52 Million euro, 93% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 314.15 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 381.65 Million euro, 82% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +4796.1% | 5.61 Million euro | 274.67 Million euro |
| 2004 | +204.8% | 2.27 Million euro | 6.92 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.41 Million euro | 3 Million euro | 3.82 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.27 Million euro | 2.26 Million euro | 6.92 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.83 Million euro | 3.6 Million euro | 5.34 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 120.84 Million euro | 4.84 Million euro | 314.15 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More urban development data for Portugal
- Population in the largest city 45.6% (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.77 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 4.36 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.4037 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.427 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 47.22 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.03 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 1.7 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 202.38 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal?
- Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Portugal was 314.15 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 314.15 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.26 Million euro in 2002.
- How does Portugal rank for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Portugal ranks 22nd out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,108.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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