Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal
Portugal: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) was 777.4 Thousand persons in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
777.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
15th
of 45 countries
All-time high
1,084 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
676.7 Thousand persons
in 2023
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2026, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal stood at 777.4 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal peaked at 1,084 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 676.7 Thousand persons, in 2023.
That places Portugal 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,084 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 1,052 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 971.1 Thousand persons | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 879.7 Thousand persons | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 877.5 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 855.8 Thousand persons | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 753.2 Thousand persons | -12.0% |
| 2015 | 745 Thousand persons | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 730.9 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 725.3 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 746.5 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 764.3 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 750.9 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 708.1 Thousand persons | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 682.2 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 676.7 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 733.3 Thousand persons | +8.4% |
| 2025 | 766.4 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 2026 | 777.4 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,068 Thousand persons | 1,052 Thousand persons | 1,084 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 804.93 Thousand persons | 725.3 Thousand persons | 971.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 727.86 Thousand persons | 676.7 Thousand persons | 777.4 Thousand persons | 7 |
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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 self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal?
- Self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal was 777.4 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1,084 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 676.7 Thousand persons in 2023.
- How does Portugal rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Portugal ranks 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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