Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition in Portugal
Portugal: Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition was 4,688 Persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition in Portugal, 1986–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition in Portugal stood at 4,688 Persons. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition in Portugal peaked at 4,688 Persons in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3,481 Persons, in 2013.
Portugal ranks 21st of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3,881 Persons | — |
| 1987 | 4,001 Persons | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 4,083 Persons | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 4,177 Persons | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 4,271 Persons | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 4,392 Persons | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 4,113 Persons | -6.4% |
| 1993 | 4,071 Persons | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 4,019 Persons | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 4,036 Persons | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 4,022 Persons | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 4,061 Persons | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 4,290 Persons | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 4,376 Persons | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 4,528 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 4,617 Persons | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 4,610 Persons | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 4,544 Persons | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 4,525 Persons | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 4,519 Persons | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 4,545 Persons | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 4,507 Persons | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 4,522 Persons | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 4,169 Persons | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 4,100 Persons | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 3,850 Persons | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 3,604 Persons | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 3,481 Persons | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 3,590 Persons | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 3,679 Persons | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 3,753 Persons | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 3,905 Persons | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 4,021 Persons | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 4,095 Persons | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 4,014 Persons | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 4,219 Persons | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 4,358 Persons | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 4,458 Persons | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 4,523 Persons | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 4,688 Persons | +3.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 4,688 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,272 Persons, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 4,688 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,008 Persons, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,035 Persons | 3,881 Persons | 4,177 Persons | 4 |
| 1990s | 4,165 Persons | 4,019 Persons | 4,392 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,509 Persons | 4,169 Persons | 4,617 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,808 Persons | 3,481 Persons | 4,100 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,377 Persons | 4,014 Persons | 4,688 Persons | 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 full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition in Portugal?
- Full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition in Portugal was 4,688 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4,688 Persons in 2025.
- What is the lowest full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,481 Persons in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition?
- Portugal ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset based on so-called OECD harmonized definition contains data on full-time and part-time employment according to a common definition of 30-usual weekly hours of work in the main job. Data are broken down by professional status - employees, total employment - sex and standardised age groups (15-24, 25-54, 55+, total) In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates. For detailed information on labour force surveys for all countries please see LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.