Portugal vs Sweden: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE) … 2 2008-2026

Portugal
5,245
in 2025
Sweden
5,263
in 2025
Portugal rank
14th
Sweden rank
13th

Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE) … 2 2008-2026 over time

  • Portugal
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 5,263 against 5,245 in Portugal, a difference of 18.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Portugal ahead.

Portugal ranks 14th and Sweden ranks 13th of 47 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Portugal averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 4,946 4,546 399.6 Portugal
2010s 4,610 4,828 218.31 Sweden
2020s 4,961 5,180 219.15 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit), Portugal or Sweden?
Sweden, at 5,263 against 5,245 in Portugal as of 2025.
What is the difference in employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) between Portugal and Sweden?
18, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Sweden?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Portugal and Sweden rank globally for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit)?
Portugal ranks 14th and Sweden ranks 13th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 845 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed