Forecasts for growth of the Portuguese economy in 2026 range between 1.8% and 2.3%. Growth, once again, is not expected to clear the 2% threshold. Economists interviewed by Expresso, together with the OECD, point to multiple risks that could worsen the outlook — starting with external factors but also on the domestic front. A housing crisis and pressures on public services will make Portugal 'seen from inside' less rosy than the Portugal 'seen from outside'.