Tourism contributed 36. 2 billion euros to Portugal’s economy in 2025
New INE figures show the sector accounted for 11. 8 percent of GDP while continuing to support economic growth. By , in News , Economy ·17 Aug 2026, 14:33·0 Comments Portugal’s tourism sector. . .
NewINEfigures show the sector accounted for 11. 8 percent of GDP while continuing to support economic growth. By , inNews,Economy·17 Aug 2026, 14:33·0 CommentsPortugal’s tourism sector generated 36. 2 billion euros in 2025, representing around 11. 8 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Tourism Satellite Account published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). Compared with 2024, tourism’s total contribution to GDP increased by 5. 3 percent, while its contribution to Gross Value Added (GVA) rose by 5. 5 percent, reinforcing the sector’s position as one of Portugal’s main economic pillars. Despite continued expansion, INE data show tourism’s contribution to Portugal’s overall economic growth has steadily declined in recent years, Essential Business reports. Economic contributionIn 2022, tourism accounted for 3. 6 percentage points of the country’s 7. 0 percent GDP growth as the sector rebounded strongly after the pandemic. By 2023, its contribution had fallen to 1. 2 percentage points, out of overall GDP growth of 3. 1 percent. The trend continued in 2024 and 2025. Tourism contributed 0. 4 percentage points to GDP growth of 2. 2 percent in 2024 and 0. 3 percentage points to GDP growth of 1. 9 percent in 2025. While the sector continues to grow and generate higher revenues, its role in driving Portugal’s overall real economic growth has become more modest. From Copenhagen to the Algarve Coast, Sidsel Senius chases passport stamps and tales that connect across continents. She writes with heart, humour, and a dash of Danish charm, about the human stories that matter. Sidsel SeniusSupport The Portugal NewsWe are proud to provide our readers from around the world with independent, honest and unbiased news for free – both online and in print. Our dedicated team supports the local community, foreign residents and visitors of all nationalities through our newspaper, website, social media and our newsletter. We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to, we ask you tosupport The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small. Be the first to comment on this articleMore in NewsPortugal among the best places in EU for summer weatherInNews,Environment-17 Aug 2026, 14:03Portugal’s high-tech exports hit 2. 2 billion eurosInNews,Business-17 Aug 2026, 13:33"Zero-Tolerance Driving" campaign hits the road in PortugalInNews-17 Aug 2026, 13:04Related articlesEuropeans spend an average of €104 per night on travelInNews,Tourism-11 Aug 2026, 15:33Brits led spending in Portugal with over €500 million in expendituresInNews,World,Tourism,Economy-10 Aug 2026, 10:03Tourism contributed 11. 8% to Portugal's GDP in 2025InNews,Tourism-03 Aug 2026, 13:33Portugal tourism receipts exceed €2 billionInNews,Tourism-25 May 2026, 16:03PopularPortugal expands E-Gate access for foreign residents at airportsIn -02 Aug 2026, 19:03Minister announces surprise police road checks for holiday weekendIn -12 Aug 2026, 17:33Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in CascaisIn -12 Aug 2026, 15:03Other News ArticlesFewer tourists visiting the Algarve this AugustInNews,Tourism-17 Aug 2026, 12:33Patrícia Silva wins European bronze for PortugalInNews,Sport-17 Aug 2026, 12:02Euro rises above $1. 16, a two-month highInNews,Economy-17 Aug 2026, 11:33750 firefighters are battling four fires in northern PortugalInNews,Environment-17 Aug 2026, 11:03Food truck festival returns to Portimão this weekInNews,Food & Drink-17 Aug 2026, 10:33Portugal buys 13. 7 percent stake in RENInNews,Business-17 Aug 2026, 10:03Previous articleWhat to do if you looked directly at the solar eclipse← Return to previous page