Portugal vs Sweden: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by
Portugal
5,245
in 2025
Sweden
5,263
in 2025
Portugal rank
10th
Sweden rank
9th
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by over time
- Portugal
- Sweden
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 10th and Sweden ranks 9th of 35 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 in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by, Portugal or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 5,263 against 5,245 in Portugal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by 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 in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
- Portugal ranks 10th and Sweden ranks 9th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 2 activity, NUTS 1 region and occupation (2008-2026). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.