The Bank of Portugal published updated public debt statistics for April 2025, showing that public debt on a Maastricht basis increased by EUR 2.6 billion over the month to EUR 280.9 billion. The rise reflected higher debt securities (+EUR 2.3 billion) and savings certificates (+EUR 0.5 billion), partly offset by a fall in loans (-EUR 0.1 billion) and Treasury certificates (-EUR 0.1 billion). Public administrations’ deposit assets totalled EUR 20.4 billion, up EUR 1.6 billion from March. After deducting these deposits, public debt increased by EUR 1.0 billion to EUR 260.4 billion. The next update is scheduled for 1 July 2025.
Bank of Portugal 2025-06-02
Bank of Portugal reports Maastricht public debt up EUR 2.6 billion in April 2025 to EUR 280.9 billion
The Bank of Portugal reported that public debt on a Maastricht basis rose by EUR 2.6 billion in April 2025, reaching EUR 280.9 billion. This increase was driven by higher debt securities and savings certificates, partially offset by declines in loans and Treasury certificates. Public administrations’ deposit assets increased by EUR 1.6 billion, resulting in a net public debt rise of EUR 1.0 billion to EUR 260.4 billion.