Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) in Portugal
Portugal: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) was 2.22 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) in Portugal, 2004–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 2.22 for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) in Portugal peaked at 3.26 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.98, in 2022.
Portugal ranks 25th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.32 | — |
| 2005 | 2.33 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.33 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 2.33 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.33 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.55 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 2.78 | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 3 | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 2.84 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 2.9 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 2.73 | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 2.58 | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 2.59 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 2.79 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 2.81 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 2.93 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 3.26 | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 2.77 | -15.0% |
| 2022 | 1.98 | -28.7% |
| 2023 | 2.21 | +11.9% |
| 2024 | 2.21 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 2.22 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.36 | 2.32 | 2.55 | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 2.58 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.44 | 1.98 | 3.26 | 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 labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) in Portugal?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) in Portugal was 2.22 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.26 in 2020.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.98 in 2022.
- How does Portugal rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Portugal ranks 25th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. 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 income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). 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 indicator shows in percentage the share of total labour income that accrues to each decile. Labour income includes the compensation of employees and part of the income of the self-employed. Self-employed workers earn from both their work and capital ownership. Total compensation of employees refers to the remuneration, in cash or in kind, payable by an enterprise to an employee in return for work done by the latter during the accounting period. The labour income of self-employed is imputed on the basis of a statistical analysis of employees of similar characteristics. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.