The National Statistics Institute (INE) is releasing the quick estimate of Portugal's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2026 today, 30 October. Various economic forecasters, including the CIP/ISEG, the Competitiveness Forum, and the Católica Lisbon Forecasting Lab, project growth between 0% and 0.5% compared to the previous quarter.
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Portugal's public debt decreased to 88.4% of GDP in the third quarter of 2026, totaling 284.88 billion euros. This is the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio recorded since the end of 2009, representing a decline of 4.2 percentage points from the previous quarter.
ERSE reported 6,442 complaints in energy consumer complaint books between July and September, up 47% compared to the same period in 2025 but down 12% from the previous quarter. Billing remained the primary motive with 1,933 complaints, followed by supply contracts, unfair commercial practices, and supply interruptions, while electricity accounted for 68.9% of complaints over the past four quarters.
Eurostat estimated that the Eurozone budget deficit rose to 3.3% of GDP and the EU deficit to 3.5% of GDP in the second quarter of 2026. Portugal recorded a budget surplus of 0.8%, ranking as the fifth highest among member states.