The Social Security Rate in Portugal stands at 34.75 percent. Social Security Rate in Portugal averaged 33.93 percent from 1981 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 35.50 percent in 1990 and a record low of 10.50 percent in 1981. source: Instituto da Segurança Social

Social Security Rate in Portugal is expected to reach 34.75 percent by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Portugal Social Security Rate is projected to trend around 34.75 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Corporate Tax Rate 21.00 21.00 percent Dec 2025
Personal Income Tax Rate 48.00 48.00 percent Dec 2025
Sales Tax Rate 23.00 23.00 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate 34.75 34.75 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Companies 23.75 23.75 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Employees 11.00 11.00 percent Dec 2025
Withholding Tax Rate 25.00 25.00 percent Dec 2025


Portugal Social Security Rate
In Portugal, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Portugal because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
34.75 34.75 35.50 10.50 1981 - 2025 percent Yearly