The National Statistics Institute (Instituto Nacional de Estatística or INE) reports that 30.6% of mainland Portugal is at high or very high risk of rural fire. The Centre, North, and Algarve regions are most affected, with nearly half of all protected areas falling within these high-risk zones.
One third of Portugal at high rural fire risk
Friday, 22 May 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
INE (Instituto Nacional de Estatística) is Portugal's official statistics office, responsible for collecting, processing, and publishing data on the economy, population, housing, employment, inflation, and social conditions.
Key INE publications include the Consumer Price Index (CPI), quarterly GDP figures, housing price indices, census data, and labor market statistics. These figures are widely used by policymakers, journalists, lenders, and international organizations to assess Portugal's economic and social trends.
INE data is publicly available at ine.pt, where users can access databases, press releases, and interactive tools covering everything from property prices to demographic shifts.
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- IPMA: High temperatures and suspended dust in mainland Portugal - Statement No. 3agroportal.pt ·
- Nearly a third of mainland Portugal at high and very high risk of rural fire, warns INErtp.pt ·
