Persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level in Portugal
Portugal: Persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level was 354.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
354.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
21st
of 45 countries
All-time high
475.7 Thousand persons
in 2012
All-time low
266.1 Thousand persons
in 1995
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level in Portugal, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 354.1 Thousand persons for persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level in Portugal peaked at 475.7 Thousand persons in 2012 and was at its lowest, 266.1 Thousand persons, in 1995.
Portugal ranks 21st of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 266.1 Thousand persons | — |
| 1996 | 298.3 Thousand persons | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 338.2 Thousand persons | +13.4% |
| 1998 | 402.8 Thousand persons | +19.1% |
| 1999 | 409.6 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 383.8 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 396.3 Thousand persons | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 408.4 Thousand persons | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 424.5 Thousand persons | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 389 Thousand persons | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 389.2 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 388.4 Thousand persons | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 422.2 Thousand persons | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 420.7 Thousand persons | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 397.1 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 389.8 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 459.5 Thousand persons | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 475.7 Thousand persons | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 460.4 Thousand persons | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 430.9 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 424.9 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 417 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 402.8 Thousand persons | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 374.3 Thousand persons | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 379.9 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 344.7 Thousand persons | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 319.2 Thousand persons | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 321.9 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 349.9 Thousand persons | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 355 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 354.1 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 354.1 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 287.3 Thousand persons, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 354.1 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 407.4 Thousand persons, 87% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 343 Thousand persons | 266.1 Thousand persons | 409.6 Thousand persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 401.96 Thousand persons | 383.8 Thousand persons | 424.5 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 421.52 Thousand persons | 374.3 Thousand persons | 475.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 340.8 Thousand persons | 319.2 Thousand persons | 355 Thousand persons | 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 persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level in Portugal?
- Persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level in Portugal was 354.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 475.7 Thousand persons in 2012.
- What is the lowest persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 266.1 Thousand persons in 1995.
- How does Portugal rank for persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level?
- Portugal ranks 21st out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. 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 Persons in part-time employment by educational attainment level, country of birth and degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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