Portugal

Economic growth slows to 0.2% in the third quarter

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Briefings

Portuguese GDP growth slowed to 0.2% in the third quarter, down from 2.4% compared to the same period last year. The INE attributed this decline to a negative contribution from net external demand, specifically a sharper drop in imports than exports, while domestic consumption and investment showed mixed signals. The data aligns with economic forecasts from the ECO, IMF, and other institutions, though specific component contributions remain unknown until November 30.

Key points

• GDP growth in the third quarter was 0.2% in chain growth and 2.4% in same-period growth, both lower than the 0.9% and 2.6% recorded in the same period of the previous year.
• The decline in growth was primarily driven by a negative contribution from net external demand, with imports decreasing more significantly than exports.

Context

The INE data from October 30, 2026, indicates a slowdown in the Portuguese economy. The findings align with forecasts from the ECO, IMF, and other international bodies, though specific component contributions remain unknown until November 30.

Limitations

Specific contributions of each economic component to the GDP performance are not yet available in the report, as the INE will only release these details on November 30.

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