Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Portugal
Portugal: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 37.27 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Portugal, 2008–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Portugal is 37.27, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Portugal peaked at 38.34 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 36.98, in 2020.
Portugal ranks 57th of 68 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 38.26 | — |
| 2009 | 37.89 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 38.04 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 37.97 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 37.87 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 38.05 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 38.25 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 38.34 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 37.91 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 37.96 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 38.02 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 37.83 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 36.98 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 37.87 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 37.78 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 37.55 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 37.31 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 37.27 | -0.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 37.27 is below the median for high income countries, which is 37.54, 99% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 37.27 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.66, 96% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.08 | 37.89 | 38.26 | 2 |
| 2010s | 38.02 | 37.83 | 38.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.46 | 36.98 | 37.87 | 6 |
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 weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Portugal?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Portugal was 37.27 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 38.34 in 2015.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.98 in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
- Portugal ranks 57th out of 68 countries with data for 2025.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Data on hours of work are presented, whenever possible, on the basis of the average number of hours of work per week, and with reference to hours worked in the main (paid) job regardless of working time arrangements (e.g. full-time and part-time). Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Labour Force Statistics (LFS and STLFS) database description.