Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Portugal
Portugal: Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly was 89.7 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
89.7
Change on year
down 13.8%
World rank
21st
of 47 countries
All-time high
474.5
in 2009
All-time low
89.7
in 2026
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) in Portugal, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 89.7 for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and down 62.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Portugal peaked at 474.5 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 89.7, in 2026.
Portugal ranks 21st of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 457.1 | — |
| 2009 | 474.5 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 416.6 | -12.2% |
| 2011 | 359 | -13.8% |
| 2012 | 372.8 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 341.6 | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 270.3 | -20.9% |
| 2015 | 253.9 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 240.8 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 216.9 | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 210.4 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 194 | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 202.9 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 118.2 | -41.7% |
| 2022 | 106.9 | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 115.8 | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 114.2 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 104 | -8.9% |
| 2026 | 89.7 | -13.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 89.7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85.1, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 89.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 81.2, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 465.8 | 457.1 | 474.5 | 2 |
| 2010s | 287.63 | 194 | 416.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 121.67 | 89.7 | 202.9 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 18 Austria 116.2 compare
- 19 Czechia 102.5 compare
- 20 Ireland 90.3 compare
- 22 Bosnia and Herzegovina 89 compare
- 23 Switzerland 81.2 compare
- 24 North Macedonia 62 compare
- 24 North Macedonia 62 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. 2 two-digit) in Portugal?
- Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Portugal was 89.7 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 474.5 in 2009.
- What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.7 in 2026.
- How does Portugal rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit)?
- Portugal ranks 21st out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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