Regional Development Composite Index , 2015, INE

In 2015 according to the results of the regional development composite index five out of the 25 Portuguese NUTS 3 level regions stood above the national average in terms of the overall regional development – the metropolitan areas of Lisboa and Porto, Alto Minho, Região de Aveiro and Região de Leiria.
The territorial image of the competitiveness index shows that regions with more favourable performances are concentrated in the Portuguese mainland coast. The metropolitan area of Lisboa was the leader in the competitiveness index. The Região de Aveiro, the metropolitan area of Porto and, marginally Alentejo Litoral also stood above the national average.