Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Portugal
Portugal: Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly was 39.5 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
39.5
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
13th
of 47 countries
All-time high
39.8
in 2021
All-time low
38.7
in 2009
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Portugal, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Portugal is 39.5, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Portugal peaked at 39.8 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 38.7, in 2009.
That places Portugal 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average usual weekly: quarterly data … 2008-2026 2 quarterly in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 39 | — |
| 2009 | 38.7 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 38.9 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 39.3 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 39.1 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 39.5 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 39.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 39.2 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 39.2 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 39.4 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 39.6 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 39.3 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 39.2 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 39.8 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 39.7 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 39.5 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 39.4 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 39.4 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 39.5 | +0.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 39.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.1, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 39.5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 37.4, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.85 | 38.7 | 39 | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.5 | 39.2 | 39.8 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More work & labour data for Portugal
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.055 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0528 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1795 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,134 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,861 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,504 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,250 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 8,754 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Portugal?
- Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional in Portugal was 39.5 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 39.8 in 2021.
- What is the lowest average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.7 in 2009.
- How does Portugal rank for average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional?
- Portugal ranks 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Average usual weekly hours worked in the main job by professional status, full-time/part-time employment and economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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