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Portuguese economy recovers in the second quarter: INE confirms 0.8% quarterly growthPhoto by thorl5 on Pexels
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Portuguese economy recovers in the second quarter: INE confirms 0.8% quarterly growth

Eco31 August 2026 at 11:07

The Portuguese economy grew 0.8%, on a quarterly basis, in the second quarter of this year, according to data confirmed by the National Statistics Institute (INE). This confirmation comes after a quick estimate published in July by the same body.

The quick estimate already indicated an acceleration of growth in the year-on-year comparison, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) advancing 2.5%. This year-on-year growth has now been confirmed.

After having practically stagnated at the start of the year, the Portuguese economy thus demonstrated a recovery in the second quarter, registering both quarterly and annual growth.

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