Gross value added by companies increases by 5.8% in 2025 to 187.4 billion

In 2025, Portugal's Gross Value Added (GVA) rose by 5.8% to €187.4 billion, with construction leading growth at 15.7%. All sectors reported increases, particularly in other services and accommodation. The number of companies grew by 4.1%, reaching 1.66 million, predominantly small and medium enterprises. Business turnover increased by 4.5%, driven by construction and retail. Employment rose by 2.4%, with real estate showing the highest growth. Productivity per worker reached €43,859, up 3.6%, while average annual remuneration increased by 6.3%. Investment in fixed assets rose by 6.8%. These figures are based on provisional data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).