Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Portugal
Portugal: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate was 5.71 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1996–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 5.71 % change on previous year for monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 21.43 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 % change on previous year, in 2012.
Portugal ranks 68th of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1998 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 21.43 % change on previous year | +451.3% |
| 2000 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
| 2001 | 5.12 % change on previous year | +30.6% |
| 2002 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2003 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2004 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 2008 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +29.3% |
| 2009 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 4.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 4.92 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 2017 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2019 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2020 | 5.86 % change on previous year | +72.4% |
| 2021 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2022 | 6.06 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 2023 | 7.78 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 2024 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2026 | 5.71 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.59 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 21.43 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.94 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 5.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.94 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.3 % change on previous year | 4.72 % change on previous year | 7.89 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 65 Iceland 5.9 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Bolivia 5.84 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Belgium 5.78 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Cook Islands 5.56 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Israel 5.53 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Latvia 5.41 % 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 monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Portugal?
- Monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Portugal was 5.71 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 21.43 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Portugal rank for monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate?
- Portugal ranks 68th out of 168 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. 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 Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), 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 Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Monthly minimum wage International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.