Lisbon, May 28, 2026 (Lusa) – Foreign direct investment in Portugal reached €2.099 billion in the first quarter, driven mainly by investment in the capital of Portuguese entities, including real estate, based on data released on Thursday by the Bank of Portugal (BdP).

The €2.099 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) transactions in the first quarter contrast with -€1.632 billion recorded in the same period last year, BdP data shows.

Real estate investment accounted for €816 million of this total, compared to €969 million a year earlier and €1.007 billion in the previous quarter.

European countries invested the most in Portugal during this period, contributing €1.606 billion. Investment from Spain (€669 million), Italy (€251 million), and Luxembourg (€189 million) stood out.

Portuguese direct investment abroad (DIA) transactions totalised €139 million in the first quarter, contrasting with €1.107 billion in the same period last year.

Investment in European countries reached €139 million from an immediate counterparty perspective, with Spain prominent at €163 million.

The total foreign direct investment in Portugal stood at €218.019 billion at the end of March, while total Portuguese direct investment abroad was €79.212 billion.

These amounts represented 70% and 25% of Portugal's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), respectively.

FDI income paid to non-residents reached €2.185 billion in the first quarter, rising above the €2.006 billion recorded in the same period last year.

DIA income received from non-residents totalled €639 million, representing an increase of €117 million compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

JO/RYOL // ADB.

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