Portugal strengthens its position as a destination for foreign investment

Portugal continues to stand out as a competitive destination for international investment. fDi Intelligence's latest Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment Performance Index ranked the country second in Western Europe and 16th globally, with Portugal thus outperforming its economic weight in attracting new projects.

 

Based on data collected from fDi Markets and the IMF, the report attributed an index score of 4 to Portugal, only lagging behind Monaco in Western Europe and ahead of countries like Spain, Ireland, or the UK.
 

In this regard, Porto is strengthening its prominent role in the country's overall figures and keeps establishing itself as one of the main hubs for international projects in Portugal. Since the beginning of 2024, according to fDi Markets, the Porto Metropolitan Area has been able to attract a total of 56 greenfield FDI projects, totaling approximately €1.5 billion and resulting in the creation of more than 5440 new jobs locally. This data underscores Porto's growing appeal - not just in strategy, but in tangible investment outcomes.

 

According to AICEP, the overall success of Portugal is based on a combination of strategic factors: a stable macroeconomic environment, advanced logistics and digital infrastructure, public policies that encourage innovation, energy transition and sustainable development, and high-performance sectors such as renewable energy, information technology and sustainable tourism.

 

Close cooperation between public and private entities has been essential in creating an ecosystem of trust and competitiveness, consolidating Portugal as a robust and future-oriented destination.