Labour transitions by type of contract in Portugal
Portugal: Labour transitions by type of contract was 91.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
91.9%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
14th
of 49 countries
All-time high
93.2%
in 2017
All-time low
87.6%
in 2009
Years of data
20
2006–2025
Labour transitions by type of contract in Portugal, 2006–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2025, labour transitions by type of contract in Portugal stood at 91.9%.
The figure is up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour transitions by type of contract in Portugal peaked at 93.2% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 87.6%, in 2009.
That places Portugal 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour transitions by type of contract in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 92.8% | — |
| 2007 | 91.1% | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 89.0% | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 87.6% | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 88.6% | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 89.5% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 88.8% | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 90.0% | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 91.2% | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 90.7% | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 91.9% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 93.2% | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 92.9% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 90.9% | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 89.7% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 92.3% | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 93.2% | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 91.6% | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 91.9% | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 91.9% | +0.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 91.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 90.9%, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 91.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 91.5%, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.1% | 87.6% | 92.8% | 4 |
| 2010s | 90.8% | 88.6% | 93.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 91.8% | 89.7% | 93.2% | 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 transitions by type of contract in Portugal?
- Labour transitions by type of contract in Portugal was 91.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 93.2% in 2017.
- What is the lowest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.6% in 2009.
- How does Portugal rank for labour transitions by type of contract?
- Portugal ranks 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour transitions by type of contract rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Labour transitions by type of contract. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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