Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Portugal compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Portugal
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#15 In EuropeBusiness
#10 In EuropeEmployees
#18 In EuropeWages
#19 In EuropeOver the five years through 2025, industry revenue is projected to mount at a compound annual rate of 0.4% to €113.5 billion. Supported by the EU Commission and European Investment Bank, urban public transport is becoming more sustainable, rolling out electric buses and low-emission trains. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems have gained popularity as a cost-effective alternative to far more expensive urban rail investments. Similarly, European metro services remain major cities' primary public transport service, driven by convenience and accelerating urbanisation across Europe. Ridership levels play a crucial role in driving industry revenue growth and profitability. High ridership is essential for covering operational costs and informs decisions on reinvestment in infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, investments in these urban networks are significantly influenced by government policies, since many of them are publicly owned.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Biggest companies in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 | Profit (€m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal in 2025?
The market size of the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal is €573.6m in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal in 2025?
There are 397 businesses in the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal, which has grown at a CAGR of 8.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal has been growing at a CAGR of 11.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal is expected to grow.
What does the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal include?
Contactless payments and Ordinary tickets are part of the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal.
How competitive is the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Urban Passenger Land Transport industry in Portugal.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry transports passengers by urban or suburban land transport systems, including bus transport, tramways, underground and metro services and overground railways. Industry operations are carried out on scheduled routes and typically follow a fixed time schedule. Taxi services and train station operations are not part of the industry.
Related Terms
What's included in this industry?
Contactless paymentsOrdinary tickets Season ticketsCompanies
Industry Code
4921 - Urban and suburban passenger land transport in Portugal
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Contactless tickets are becoming increasingly popular. Revenue attributed to journeys made using contactless payment methods has increased as technological advances like Apple Pay have made this payment method increasingly convenient, while season ticket sales tank following the pandemic.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Portugal
- Total Exports into Portugal
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Competition in individual regions is low. Once urban transport companies win a contract, they have monopoly power in the area they serve, reducing competition. Nonetheless, Turkey has a substantial share of industry establishments, suggesting regional monopolies are less prevalent.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2025)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2025)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 0 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit margin (2025)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Harmonised regulations improve efficiency. EU railways (interoperability) regulations establish a formal European verification and authorisation process for placing new, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock in service.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Rebounding profit amid rising passenger numbers. The operating profit margin of many public transport service companies has rebounded from the pandemic downturn amid a growth in ridership level, yet it remains constrained amid costs pressures.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Urban Passenger Land Transport in Portugal industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Methodology
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