Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev.) … 1992-2008 in Portugal

Portugal: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev.) … 1992-2008 was 482 in 2008. ▬ Flat

Latest (2008)
482
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
7th
of 38 countries
All-time high
598.5
in 1998
All-time low
458.5
in 1995
Years of data
16
1993–2008

Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Portugal, 1993–2008

02004006001993200020081993: 467.61994: 474.31995: 458.51996: 481.41997: 531.51998: 598.51999: 545.82000: 549.22001: 575.92002: 545.52003: 558.92004: 525.82005: 510.92006: 505.62007: 494.52008: 482

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2008, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Portugal stood at 482.

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 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 458.5, 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.) … 1992-2008 in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1992-2008) in Portugal, 1993 to 2008.
Year Value Change
1993 467.6 —
1994 474.3 +1.4%
1995 458.5 -3.3%
1996 481.4 +5.0%
1997 531.5 +10.4%
1998 598.5 +12.6%
1999 545.8 -8.8%
2000 549.2 +0.6%
2001 575.9 +4.9%
2002 545.5 -5.3%
2003 558.9 +2.5%
2004 525.8 -5.9%
2005 510.9 -2.8%
2006 505.6 -1.0%
2007 494.5 -2.2%
2008 482 -2.5%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 482 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 131.8, 3.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 482 is above the median for high income countries, which is 123.75, 3.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 508.23 458.5 598.5 7
2000s 527.59 482 575.9 9

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 4 Italy 794.5 compare
  2. 5 France 716.9 compare
  3. 6 Greece 489.6 compare
  4. 8 United Kingdom 374.9 compare
  5. 8 United Kingdom 374.9 compare
  6. 10 Netherlands 242.2 compare
  7. 10 Netherlands 242.2 compare

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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 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 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 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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Indicator
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1992-2008)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 511 data points, 1992–2008
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