Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Portugal
Portugal: Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time was 6.2% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
6.2%
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
27th
of 47 countries
All-time high
9.9%
in 2008
All-time low
3.9%
in 2023
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Portugal, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Portugal is 6.2%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Portugal peaked at 9.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2023.
That places Portugal 27th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.2% | — |
| 2005 | 8.7% | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 8.7% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 8.7% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9.9% | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 6.1% | -38.4% |
| 2010 | 6.0% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 6.0% | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 6.4% | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 5.9% | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 5.4% | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 5.5% | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 7.1% | +29.1% |
| 2018 | 5.2% | -26.8% |
| 2019 | 4.9% | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 4.0% | -18.4% |
| 2021 | 4.2% | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 3.9% | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 5.7% | +46.2% |
| 2025 | 6.2% | +8.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 6.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.1%, 68% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 6.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 13.1%, 47% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5% | 6.1% | 9.9% | 6 |
| 2010s | 5.9% | 4.9% | 7.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7% | 3.9% | 6.2% | 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 distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Portugal?
- Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Portugal was 6.2% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 2008.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2023.
- How does Portugal rank for distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time?
- Portugal ranks 27th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time employment, income group and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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