Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending in Portugal
Portugal: Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending was -0.2091 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending in Portugal, 2010–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending in Portugal stood at -0.2091.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending in Portugal peaked at -0.201 in 2011 and was at its lowest, -0.2507, in 2013.
Portugal ranks 28th of 64 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -0.2034 | — |
| 2011 | -0.201 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | -0.2298 | +14.4% |
| 2013 | -0.2507 | +9.1% |
| 2014 | -0.2078 | -17.1% |
| 2015 | -0.2046 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | -0.2168 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | -0.2054 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | -0.2091 | +1.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's -0.2091 is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.3052, 69% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Portugal's -0.2091 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.4039, 52% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending in Portugal?
- Transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending in Portugal was -0.2091 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was -0.201 in 2011.
- What is the lowest transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.2507 in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending?
- Portugal ranks 28th out of 64 countries with data for 2018.
- Is transfer dependency method 1, ratio of net transfers to own spending rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Transfer dependency method 1, Ratio of net transfers to own spending, Percent (Central government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Fiscal Decentralization dataset includes fiscal decentralization indicators for a sample of IMF member countries. The following indicators are included in the dataset: Revenue and Expenditure Decentralization Shares; Transfer dependency and Vertical Fiscal Imbalances; Deficit and Debt; Allocation of expenditure (economic classification); Allocation of expenditure (functional classification); Allocation of non-Tax Revenues; and Allocation of Taxes.