Country data on Portugal includes a wide range of indicators on agriculture, development, economy, education, energy, environment, finance, government, health, innovation and technology, jobs and society.
Portugal’s economic recovery is now well established, but further improvements in wellbeing are needed. Efforts should now focus on reducing vulnerabilities to build resilience to future shocks.
Total health spending accounted for 9.5% of GDP in Portugal in 2012, slightly above the OECD average of 9.3%.
This policy profile on education in Portugal is part of the new Education Policy Outlook series, which will present comparative analysis of education policies and reforms across OECD countries. Building on the substantial comparative and sectorial policy knowledge base available within the OECD, the series will result in a biannual publication (first volume due in 2015).
This document sets out when Portugal joined the OECD, what its permanent delegation does, and the benefits of OECD membership.