Portugal vs Vietnam
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: Portugal ranks higher
Portugal scores 72/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Vietnam at 54/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
70
Economic strength
Portugal leads
62
78
Political stability
Portugal leads
42
72
Business climate
Portugal leads
52
68
Financial maturity
Portugal leads
52
72
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
287
GDP (USD bn)
-142.9 bn
430
2.2%
GDP growth (%)
-4.3 pp
6.5%
$27,820
GDP per capita (USD)
+23520.0
$4,300
2.5%
Inflation (%)
-1.0 pp
3.5%
4.8%
FDI (% of GDP)
+0.3 pp
4.5%
101%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+62.5 pp
38%
10.3
Population (M)
-89.7M
100
Portugal — strong sectors
- Tourism15.2% of GDP78
- Renewable Energy5.5% of GDP75
- Technology & Startups4.8% of GDP72
- Cork & Agriculture2.8% of GDP68
Vietnam — strong sectors
- Manufacturing33.0% of GDP85
- Electronics18.0% of GDP82
- Tourism7.0% of GDP72
- Agriculture12.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Portugal or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Portugal a score of 72/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. Portugal ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Portugal a safer market than Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Portugal as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Vietnam as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Portugal or Vietnam?
Portugal is currently growing at 2.2% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.