Employed information and communications technology … educational in Portugal
Portugal: Employed information and communications technology … educational was 88.9 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
88.9
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
15th
of 47 countries
All-time high
91
in 2007
All-time low
52.7
in 2011
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Portugal, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 88.9 for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 43.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Portugal peaked at 91 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 52.7, in 2011.
Portugal ranks 15th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Employed information and communications technology … educational in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 79.4 | — |
| 2005 | 82.5 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 87.7 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 91 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 86.4 | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 84.8 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 83.5 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 52.7 | -36.9% |
| 2012 | 54 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 61.2 | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 68.7 | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 62 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 66.1 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 65.1 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 67.8 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 70.8 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 74.9 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 88.4 | +18.0% |
| 2022 | 82.6 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 77.4 | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 83 | +7.2% |
| 2025 | 88.9 | +7.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 88.9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.8, 1.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 88.9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.2, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.3 | 79.4 | 91 | 6 |
| 2010s | 65.19 | 52.7 | 83.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.53 | 74.9 | 88.9 | 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 employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Portugal?
- Employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Portugal was 88.9 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 91 in 2007.
- What is the lowest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.7 in 2011.
- How does Portugal rank for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists?
- Portugal ranks 15th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.4%. 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 Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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