According to figures released by the country’s central bank, debt rose by €1.6 billion compared to the end of June, when the country’s debt had reached a record low since March this year.
Public debt reached its highest level at the end of May when it totalled €250.3 billion.
Portugal is aiming for 2.3 percent growth next year and a deficit of 0.2 percent of GDP, as well as reducing public debt to 118.4 percent.