Labour dependency ratio in Portugal
Portugal: Labour dependency ratio was 1.12 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour dependency ratio in Portugal, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, labour dependency ratio in Portugal stood at 1.12.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour dependency ratio in Portugal peaked at 1.36 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.01, in 2002.
Portugal ranks 121st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour dependency ratio in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.13 | — |
| 1992 | 1.18 | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 1.22 | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 1.24 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 1.25 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 1.23 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 1.18 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 1.08 | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 1.07 | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 1.04 | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 1.02 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.01 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 1.05 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 1.07 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 1.08 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 1.07 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.07 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 1.06 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.13 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 1.16 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 1.23 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 1.31 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 1.36 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 1.31 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 1.27 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 1.24 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 1.17 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 1.11 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 1.1 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 1.15 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 1.17 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 1.12 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 1.1 | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 1.1 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 1.11 | +0.7% |
| 2027 | 1.12 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.18 | 1.07 | 1.25 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.06 | 1.01 | 1.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.23 | 1.1 | 1.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.12 | 1.1 | 1.17 | 8 |
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 labour dependency ratio in Portugal?
- Labour dependency ratio in Portugal was 1.12 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour dependency ratio recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.36 in 2013.
- What is the lowest labour dependency ratio recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 in 2002.
- How does Portugal rank for labour dependency ratio?
- Portugal ranks 121st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour dependency ratio rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour dependency ratio (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator provides the ratio of dependents (persons aged 0 to 14 + persons aged 15 and above that are either outside the labour force or unemployed) to total employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.