Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Portugal
Portugal: Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth was 74.4 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
74.4
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
20th
of 33 countries
All-time high
88.7
in 2021
All-time low
56.1
in 2013
Years of data
17
2008–2025
Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Portugal, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Portugal is 74.4, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Portugal peaked at 88.7 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 56.1, in 2013.
That places Portugal 20th out of 33 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 88.6 | — |
| 2009 | 75.2 | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 69.5 | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 79.9 | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 56.1 | -29.8% |
| 2014 | 81.8 | +45.8% |
| 2015 | 74.5 | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 82.9 | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 76.9 | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 77.5 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 80.4 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 76.6 | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 88.7 | +15.8% |
| 2022 | 81.4 | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 63.8 | -21.6% |
| 2024 | 75.9 | +19.0% |
| 2025 | 74.4 | -2.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 74.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 79.1, 94% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 74.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 79.1, 94% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.9 | 75.2 | 88.6 | 2 |
| 2010s | 75.5 | 56.1 | 82.9 | 9 |
| 2020s | 76.8 | 63.8 | 88.7 | 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 recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Portugal?
- Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Portugal was 74.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 88.7 in 2021.
- What is the lowest recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.1 in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth?
- Portugal ranks 20th out of 33 countries with data for 2025.
- Is recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. 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 Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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