Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Portugal
Portugal: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
11th
of 37 countries
All-time high
139,375 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2021
All-time low
102,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2013
Years of data
19
2005–2023
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Portugal, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Portugal recorded 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for persons employed in circular economy sectors in 2023.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Portugal peaked at 139,375 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 102,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2013.
Portugal ranks 11th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 104,474 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2006 | 106,651 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 105,973 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 115,301 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 115,017 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 113,150 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 110,591 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 105,264 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 102,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 105,013 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 107,829 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 110,502 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 117,500 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 123,193 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 128,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 127,530 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 139,375 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 119,809 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -14.0% |
| 2023 | 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 1.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,416 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 1.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 109,483 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 104,474 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 115,301 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 112,387 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 102,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 128,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 126,022 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 139,375 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 9 Romania 198,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 10 Czechia 137,827 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 12 Netherlands 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 12 Netherlands 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 14 Hungary 109,363 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 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 persons employed in circular economy sectors in Portugal?
- Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Portugal was 117,372 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 139,375 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 102,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
- Portugal ranks 11th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is persons employed in circular economy sectors rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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