Portugal vs Sweden: Employment
Portugal
5,275
in 2025
Sweden
5,329
in 2025
Portugal rank
63rd
Sweden rank
61st
Employment over time
- Portugal
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 5,329 against 5,275 in Portugal, a difference of 54.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Portugal ahead.
Portugal ranks 63rd and Sweden ranks 61st of 174 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Portugal averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,581 | 3,978 | 602.97 | Portugal |
| 2000s | 5,078 | 4,388 | 689.36 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 4,686 | 4,828 | 142 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 4,997 | 5,232 | 235.35 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Portugal or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 5,329 against 5,275 in Portugal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between Portugal and Sweden?
- 54, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Sweden?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2025.
- How do Portugal and Sweden rank globally for employment?
- Portugal ranks 63rd and Sweden ranks 61st of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.