The 2025 Portuguese Municipal Financial Yearbook, presented by the Order of Certified Accountants, highlights Pombal for its investment capacity and improved financial performance, combining rigorous management of public resources with the realization of investments in the municipality.
The financial efficiency assessment, based on ten economic and financial indicators such as liquidity, debt, and payment terms, placed Pombal among the 80 highlighted municipalities, with a score of 1,014 points. The municipality has a total debt index of 14.1%, significantly lower than the national average of 37.8% in 2024.
Investment in Pombal has been growing, totaling 19.4 million euros in 2025, an increase of approximately 12.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2022 and 2025, accumulated investment reached 65.9 million euros, and from 2014 to 2025, the total amounted to 199.6 million euros, corresponding to 3,629 euros per inhabitant, the second highest value among the 35 municipalities analyzed.
These results reflect a management that combines investment, debt control, and improved financial performance, ensuring the continuity of investments, the enhancement of municipal services, and the capacity to respond to the future needs of citizens.
“"These results demonstrate that it is possible to invest in the development of the municipality while maintaining rigorous and responsible management of public resources. The municipality's solid financial position gives us confidence to undertake new projects and respond to the needs of the people of Pombal, preserving the decision-making capacity of future generations."
“"This performance also results from the commitment and competence of the municipal workers, to whom I extend recognition for the work developed. Every euro we manage belongs to the community and should translate into better services, more opportunities, and a higher quality of life in all parishes."
