Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Portugal
Portugal: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) was 482 Thousand persons in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
482 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
7th
of 38 countries
All-time high
598.5 Thousand persons
in 1998
All-time low
458.5 Thousand persons
in 1995
Years of data
16
1993–2008
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Portugal, 1993–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2008, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Portugal stood at 482 Thousand persons.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Portugal peaked at 598.5 Thousand persons in 1998 and was at its lowest, 458.5 Thousand persons, in 1995.
That places Portugal 7th out of 38 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 467.6 Thousand persons | — |
| 1994 | 474.3 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 458.5 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 481.4 Thousand persons | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 531.5 Thousand persons | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 598.5 Thousand persons | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 545.8 Thousand persons | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 549.2 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 575.9 Thousand persons | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 545.5 Thousand persons | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 558.9 Thousand persons | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 525.8 Thousand persons | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 510.9 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 505.6 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 494.5 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 482 Thousand persons | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 508.23 Thousand persons | 458.5 Thousand persons | 598.5 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 2000s | 527.59 Thousand persons | 482 Thousand persons | 575.9 Thousand persons | 9 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 4 Italy 794.5 Thousand persons compare
- 5 France 716.9 Thousand persons compare
- 6 Greece 489.6 Thousand persons compare
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 374.9 Thousand persons compare
- 8 United Kingdom 374.9 Thousand persons compare
- 10 Netherlands 242.2 Thousand persons compare
- 10 Netherlands 242.2 Thousand persons compare
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 persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Portugal?
- Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Portugal was 482 Thousand persons in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 598.5 Thousand persons in 1998.
- What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 458.5 Thousand persons in 1995.
- How does Portugal rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
- Portugal ranks 7th out of 38 countries with data for 2008.
- Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. 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 persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1992-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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