Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Portugal
Portugal: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was -0.1534 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Portugal stood at -0.1534 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 10.0% on the previous year and down 112.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 5.37 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -4.04 % change on previous year, in 2012.
Portugal ranks 149th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -2.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1994 | -0.7991 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 1995 | 0.0385 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1996 | 0.9673 % change on previous year | +2411.2% |
| 1997 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +181.3% |
| 1998 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +97.4% |
| 1999 | 0.9871 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2000 | 2 % change on previous year | +102.4% |
| 2001 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 0.8766 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2003 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -249.4% |
| 2004 | -0.6227 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 2005 | -0.4949 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2006 | 0.6041 % change on previous year | -222.1% |
| 2007 | 0.2651 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2008 | 0.5046 % change on previous year | +90.4% |
| 2009 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -667.5% |
| 2010 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 2011 | -3.38 % change on previous year | +138.1% |
| 2012 | -4.04 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 2013 | -2.61 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 2014 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -166.3% |
| 2015 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 2016 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +153.3% |
| 2018 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 2019 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -57.4% |
| 2020 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -328.9% |
| 2021 | -0.7534 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 2022 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -462.5% |
| 2023 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 2024 | -0.1395 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 2025 | -0.1534 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6566 % change on previous year | -2.69 % change on previous year | 5.37 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.0911 % change on previous year | -2.86 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0387 % change on previous year | -4.04 % change on previous year | 3.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0935 % change on previous year | -2.33 % change on previous year | 2.73 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 146 Japan -0.0194 % change on previous year compare
- 147 China -0.0964 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Bulgaria -0.1463 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Trinidad and Tobago -0.1574 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Belgium -0.1871 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Samoa -0.1909 % change on previous year 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 employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Portugal?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Portugal was -0.1534 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.37 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.04 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Portugal rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Portugal ranks 149th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 112.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.