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Portugal is the third EU country where families weigh the most in the economy

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Portugal is the third EU country where family spending weighs most on the economy, with 66.5% of the national GDP in 2025. Family spending increased 1.6% in 2025 after slowing from 1.8% in 2024, driven mainly by communication, leisure, and clothing categories. While family spending rose in Bulgaria, Malta, and Cyprus, it fell in Estonia and Finland. About 12.4% of the EU GDP goes to housing, utilities, and food, with 2025 seeing the highest price increases in accommodation and education.

Key points

• Portugal is the third EU country where family spending weighs most on the economy, with 66.5% of the national GDP in 2025.
• Family spending increased 1.6% in 2025 after slowing from 1.8% in 2024, driven mainly by communication, leisure, and clothing categories.

Context

Family spending in the EU rose in real terms but remained below 2015 levels. Portugal's 66.5% family spending compares to 52% in the EU, with Greece, Croatia, and Portugal ranking highest at 75.6%, 68%, and 66.5% respectively.

Limitations

Data covers only 2025 and 2024; Eurostat figures are snapshots without long-term trends. Some categories like alcohol and tobacco decreased, but overall family spending remains below 2015 EU levels.

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