Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Portugal
Portugal: Self-employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly was 780.1 in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
780.1
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
15th
of 47 countries
All-time high
1,084
in 2008
All-time low
676.7
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.
Analysis
In 2026, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal stood at 780.1.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Portugal peaked at 1,084 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 676.7, in 2023.
That places Portugal 15th out of 47 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: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,084 | — |
| 2009 | 1,052 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 971.1 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 879.7 | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 877.5 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 855.8 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 753.2 | -12.0% |
| 2015 | 745 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 730.9 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 725.3 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 746.5 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 764.3 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 750.9 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 708.1 | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 682.2 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 676.7 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 733.3 | +8.4% |
| 2025 | 766.4 | +4.5% |
| 2026 | 780.1 | +1.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 780.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 434.7, 1.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 780.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 472.3, 1.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,068 | 1,052 | 1,084 | 2 |
| 2010s | 804.93 | 725.3 | 971.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 728.24 | 676.7 | 780.1 | 7 |
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 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 780.1 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 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 in 2023.
- How does Portugal rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Portugal ranks 15th out of 47 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 6.7%. 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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