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Portugal, the country that reinvented itself and now inspires

Based on the Fintech Report 2025, Portugal is emerging as one of Europe’s most promising fintech hubs, attracting startups, international investment, and talent. This transformation strengthens the country’s appeal for investors, residents, and international families.

Positive results for Portugal in climate performance

Portugal rose three places in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index, moving to 12th place (effectively 9th) among 63 countries. The country scored particularly high in greenhouse-gas emissions reduction and is on a path toward carbon neutrality by 2045, reflecting ambitious climate policy.

Which municipalities have the highest purchasing power?

Only 31 out of Portugal’s 308 municipalities exceed the national average in purchasing power. The top three are Lisbon, Porto, and Oeiras, highlighting the economic strength of these metropolitan areas.

Portuguese Economy on the Rise

The European Commission now expects Portugal’s economy to grow by 1.9% in 2025 and 2.2% in 2026, driven by strong domestic demand, rising household income, growing employment, and a construction-led investment recovery.

Portugal named top country in Europe for working in finance

More than one in three (37 %) now sees finance as the most promising career path, up from 30 % in 2024 and 24 % in 2023. The rise in demand has made finance one of the most competitive sectors, with 188 applications per graduate finance role this year. Experts at BrokerChooser analysed job postings on Indeed and highlighted that Portugal stands out thanks to its flexible remote-work opportunities, low cost of living, and a significant remote salary premium, despite a relatively modest median salary of €27,762.

Holiday rentals see revenues continue to grow

According to data from LovelyStay, that manages properties in Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, gross bookings between June and September reached over €23.1 million, an 8% increase year over year. Occupancy rates were above 85% in September and averaged 81% in October. For the final quarter of the year, the company expects to exceed €11 million in gross bookings.