Portugal

Economic debt rises in August to EUR 892.8 billion

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August 2026 saw Portugal's economy debt rise to 892.8 billion euros, a 3.6 billion euro increase from July. This marked the highest level since June's record of 894 billion euros, representing 282.7% of the national GDP. The non-financial sector debt fell in July but rebounded in August due to public administration and family spending increases. Public sector debt rose to 388.7 billion euros, driven by government deposits and private savings. Private sector debt increased by 1.3 billion euros, while corporate debt fell by 300 million euros.

Key points

• August 2026 saw Portugal's economy debt rise to 892.8 billion euros, a 3.6 billion euro increase from July.
• The non-financial sector debt fell in July but rebounded in August due to public administration and family spending increases.

Context

Data from Banco de Portugal reveals the economy's debt trajectory. Public sector debt rose to 388.7 billion euros, while private sector debt increased by 1.3 billion euros. Corporate debt fell by 300 million euros. The non-financial sector debt fell in July but rebounded in August due to public administration and family spending increases.

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Data covers August 2026 only. Public sector debt rose to 388.7 billion euros, while private sector debt increased by 1.3 billion euros. Corporate debt fell by 300 million euros. The non-financial sector debt fell in July but rebounded in August due to public administration and family spending increases.

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