Portugal - Labor force participation rate
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (national estimate) in Portugal was 28.04 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 63.67 in 1979, while its lowest value was 26.91 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 26.91 |
| 1970 | 45.11 |
| 1978 | 61.89 |
| 1979 | 63.67 |
| 1980 | 61.99 |
| 1981 | 62.46 |
| 1982 | 61.32 |
| 1984 | 57.19 |
| 1985 | 55.46 |
| 1986 | 53.01 |
| 1987 | 54.28 |
| 1988 | 53.93 |
| 1989 | 53.32 |
| 1990 | 53.04 |
| 1991 | 50.99 |
| 1992 | 45.99 |
| 1993 | 43.01 |
| 1994 | 41.56 |
| 1995 | 38.93 |
| 1996 | 38.28 |
| 1997 | 39.77 |
| 1998 | 43.35 |
| 1999 | 42.10 |
| 2000 | 39.90 |
| 2001 | 41.55 |
| 2002 | 41.76 |
| 2003 | 41.40 |
| 2004 | 38.02 |
| 2005 | 38.10 |
| 2006 | 37.64 |
| 2007 | 37.84 |
| 2008 | 38.08 |
| 2009 | 37.23 |
| 2010 | 34.22 |
| 2011 | 35.87 |
| 2012 | 34.91 |
| 2013 | 33.75 |
| 2014 | 33.85 |
| 2015 | 32.82 |
| 2016 | 31.25 |
| 2017 | 32.34 |
| 2018 | 31.70 |
| 2019 | 32.45 |
| 2020 | 28.04 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 28.02 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 52.97 in 1990, while its lowest value was 28.02 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 52.97 |
| 1991 | 50.90 |
| 1992 | 45.78 |
| 1993 | 42.95 |
| 1994 | 41.47 |
| 1995 | 38.98 |
| 1996 | 38.34 |
| 1997 | 39.77 |
| 1998 | 43.30 |
| 1999 | 42.06 |
| 2000 | 39.86 |
| 2001 | 41.50 |
| 2002 | 41.72 |
| 2003 | 41.37 |
| 2004 | 38.00 |
| 2005 | 38.11 |
| 2006 | 37.65 |
| 2007 | 37.85 |
| 2008 | 38.07 |
| 2009 | 37.23 |
| 2010 | 34.21 |
| 2011 | 35.87 |
| 2012 | 34.92 |
| 2013 | 33.78 |
| 2014 | 33.86 |
| 2015 | 32.85 |
| 2016 | 31.29 |
| 2017 | 32.37 |
| 2018 | 31.74 |
| 2019 | 32.46 |
| 2020 | 28.02 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (national estimate) in Portugal was 32.23 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 90.53 in 1960, while its lowest value was 32.23 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 90.53 |
| 1970 | 85.42 |
| 1978 | 77.93 |
| 1979 | 78.28 |
| 1980 | 80.09 |
| 1981 | 79.86 |
| 1982 | 78.84 |
| 1984 | 67.02 |
| 1985 | 66.39 |
| 1986 | 69.70 |
| 1987 | 68.64 |
| 1988 | 67.19 |
| 1989 | 65.78 |
| 1990 | 63.77 |
| 1991 | 62.24 |
| 1992 | 56.20 |
| 1993 | 52.00 |
| 1994 | 48.90 |
| 1995 | 47.17 |
| 1996 | 46.17 |
| 1997 | 48.48 |
| 1998 | 50.80 |
| 1999 | 50.49 |
| 2000 | 49.60 |
| 2001 | 51.47 |
| 2002 | 52.38 |
| 2003 | 48.26 |
| 2004 | 47.15 |
| 2005 | 46.00 |
| 2006 | 45.52 |
| 2007 | 44.69 |
| 2008 | 43.61 |
| 2009 | 40.12 |
| 2010 | 37.97 |
| 2011 | 40.37 |
| 2012 | 39.19 |
| 2013 | 36.22 |
| 2014 | 34.75 |
| 2015 | 34.21 |
| 2016 | 35.02 |
| 2017 | 35.57 |
| 2018 | 36.57 |
| 2019 | 36.04 |
| 2020 | 32.23 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 32.16 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 63.75 in 1990, while its lowest value was 32.16 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 63.75 |
| 1991 | 62.23 |
| 1992 | 56.07 |
| 1993 | 51.94 |
| 1994 | 48.74 |
| 1995 | 47.09 |
| 1996 | 46.11 |
| 1997 | 48.43 |
| 1998 | 50.81 |
| 1999 | 50.48 |
| 2000 | 49.59 |
| 2001 | 51.46 |
| 2002 | 52.37 |
| 2003 | 48.27 |
| 2004 | 47.15 |
| 2005 | 46.01 |
| 2006 | 45.52 |
| 2007 | 44.68 |
| 2008 | 43.59 |
| 2009 | 40.11 |
| 2010 | 37.97 |
| 2011 | 40.36 |
| 2012 | 39.17 |
| 2013 | 36.20 |
| 2014 | 34.70 |
| 2015 | 34.15 |
| 2016 | 34.98 |
| 2017 | 35.53 |
| 2018 | 36.54 |
| 2019 | 35.99 |
| 2020 | 32.16 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (national estimate) in Portugal was 30.16 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 71.52 in 1981, while its lowest value was 30.16 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 57.69 |
| 1970 | 64.49 |
| 1978 | 69.95 |
| 1979 | 70.99 |
| 1980 | 71.29 |
| 1981 | 71.52 |
| 1982 | 70.42 |
| 1984 | 62.29 |
| 1985 | 61.05 |
| 1986 | 61.30 |
| 1987 | 61.49 |
| 1988 | 60.57 |
| 1989 | 59.47 |
| 1990 | 58.42 |
| 1991 | 56.59 |
| 1992 | 50.95 |
| 1993 | 47.50 |
| 1994 | 45.23 |
| 1995 | 43.14 |
| 1996 | 42.31 |
| 1997 | 44.16 |
| 1998 | 47.09 |
| 1999 | 46.33 |
| 2000 | 44.79 |
| 2001 | 46.55 |
| 2002 | 47.12 |
| 2003 | 44.85 |
| 2004 | 42.64 |
| 2005 | 42.12 |
| 2006 | 41.65 |
| 2007 | 41.33 |
| 2008 | 40.89 |
| 2009 | 38.70 |
| 2010 | 36.12 |
| 2011 | 38.15 |
| 2012 | 37.08 |
| 2013 | 35.00 |
| 2014 | 34.30 |
| 2015 | 33.53 |
| 2016 | 33.17 |
| 2017 | 33.98 |
| 2018 | 34.18 |
| 2019 | 34.28 |
| 2020 | 30.16 |
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 30.11 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 58.42 in 1990, while its lowest value was 30.11 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.42 |
| 1991 | 56.63 |
| 1992 | 50.98 |
| 1993 | 47.49 |
| 1994 | 45.15 |
| 1995 | 43.09 |
| 1996 | 42.27 |
| 1997 | 44.16 |
| 1998 | 47.11 |
| 1999 | 46.33 |
| 2000 | 44.80 |
| 2001 | 46.57 |
| 2002 | 47.14 |
| 2003 | 44.89 |
| 2004 | 42.67 |
| 2005 | 42.14 |
| 2006 | 41.66 |
| 2007 | 41.32 |
| 2008 | 40.88 |
| 2009 | 38.69 |
| 2010 | 36.12 |
| 2011 | 38.14 |
| 2012 | 37.06 |
| 2013 | 34.99 |
| 2014 | 34.28 |
| 2015 | 33.50 |
| 2016 | 33.13 |
| 2017 | 33.95 |
| 2018 | 34.15 |
| 2019 | 34.24 |
| 2020 | 30.11 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 73.04 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 73.04 in 2019, while its lowest value was 58.02 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.02 |
| 1991 | 60.57 |
| 1992 | 58.67 |
| 1993 | 59.22 |
| 1994 | 59.70 |
| 1995 | 59.51 |
| 1996 | 60.28 |
| 1997 | 61.46 |
| 1998 | 62.28 |
| 1999 | 63.00 |
| 2000 | 63.65 |
| 2001 | 64.56 |
| 2002 | 65.29 |
| 2003 | 66.41 |
| 2004 | 66.42 |
| 2005 | 67.69 |
| 2006 | 68.26 |
| 2007 | 68.80 |
| 2008 | 68.94 |
| 2009 | 68.90 |
| 2010 | 69.63 |
| 2011 | 69.41 |
| 2012 | 69.66 |
| 2013 | 69.72 |
| 2014 | 69.95 |
| 2015 | 70.38 |
| 2016 | 70.63 |
| 2017 | 71.76 |
| 2018 | 72.51 |
| 2019 | 73.04 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 78.69 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 82.42 in 1991, while its lowest value was 76.60 in 2013.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 82.24 |
| 1991 | 82.42 |
| 1992 | 80.13 |
| 1993 | 78.89 |
| 1994 | 78.32 |
| 1995 | 77.48 |
| 1996 | 77.23 |
| 1997 | 77.48 |
| 1998 | 79.09 |
| 1999 | 79.03 |
| 2000 | 78.72 |
| 2001 | 79.24 |
| 2002 | 80.01 |
| 2003 | 79.26 |
| 2004 | 78.91 |
| 2005 | 78.93 |
| 2006 | 79.32 |
| 2007 | 79.32 |
| 2008 | 79.32 |
| 2009 | 78.14 |
| 2010 | 77.67 |
| 2011 | 77.90 |
| 2012 | 77.32 |
| 2013 | 76.60 |
| 2014 | 76.88 |
| 2015 | 77.04 |
| 2016 | 77.56 |
| 2017 | 78.29 |
| 2018 | 78.47 |
| 2019 | 78.69 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-64) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 75.77 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 75.77 in 2019, while its lowest value was 68.30 in 1995.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15-64 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 69.80 |
| 1991 | 71.21 |
| 1992 | 69.13 |
| 1993 | 68.81 |
| 1994 | 68.80 |
| 1995 | 68.30 |
| 1996 | 68.57 |
| 1997 | 69.30 |
| 1998 | 70.52 |
| 1999 | 70.86 |
| 2000 | 71.05 |
| 2001 | 71.78 |
| 2002 | 72.54 |
| 2003 | 72.75 |
| 2004 | 72.59 |
| 2005 | 73.24 |
| 2006 | 73.71 |
| 2007 | 73.97 |
| 2008 | 74.03 |
| 2009 | 73.43 |
| 2010 | 73.56 |
| 2011 | 73.55 |
| 2012 | 73.38 |
| 2013 | 73.05 |
| 2014 | 73.30 |
| 2015 | 73.60 |
| 2016 | 73.97 |
| 2017 | 74.91 |
| 2018 | 75.39 |
| 2019 | 75.77 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Portugal was 53.62 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 55.97 in 2007, while its lowest value was 16.97 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 16.97 |
| 1970 | 24.60 |
| 1978 | 44.68 |
| 1979 | 46.94 |
| 1980 | 46.31 |
| 1981 | 46.96 |
| 1982 | 46.52 |
| 1984 | 47.27 |
| 1985 | 46.18 |
| 1986 | 45.48 |
| 1987 | 46.30 |
| 1988 | 46.60 |
| 1989 | 47.16 |
| 1990 | 47.52 |
| 1991 | 49.90 |
| 1992 | 49.46 |
| 1993 | 49.49 |
| 1994 | 49.58 |
| 1995 | 49.48 |
| 1996 | 49.34 |
| 1997 | 49.44 |
| 1998 | 51.90 |
| 1999 | 52.31 |
| 2000 | 52.74 |
| 2001 | 53.45 |
| 2002 | 54.08 |
| 2003 | 54.77 |
| 2004 | 54.31 |
| 2005 | 55.29 |
| 2006 | 55.54 |
| 2007 | 55.97 |
| 2008 | 55.83 |
| 2009 | 55.65 |
| 2010 | 55.87 |
| 2011 | 54.64 |
| 2012 | 54.70 |
| 2013 | 54.15 |
| 2014 | 53.82 |
| 2015 | 53.75 |
| 2016 | 53.51 |
| 2017 | 54.07 |
| 2018 | 54.48 |
| 2019 | 54.78 |
| 2020 | 53.62 |
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 53.98 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 55.95 in 2007, while its lowest value was 47.44 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.44 |
| 1991 | 49.80 |
| 1992 | 49.32 |
| 1993 | 49.40 |
| 1994 | 49.49 |
| 1995 | 49.43 |
| 1996 | 49.29 |
| 1997 | 49.34 |
| 1998 | 51.88 |
| 1999 | 52.30 |
| 2000 | 52.73 |
| 2001 | 53.43 |
| 2002 | 54.05 |
| 2003 | 54.74 |
| 2004 | 54.27 |
| 2005 | 55.25 |
| 2006 | 55.51 |
| 2007 | 55.95 |
| 2008 | 55.82 |
| 2009 | 55.64 |
| 2010 | 55.86 |
| 2011 | 54.63 |
| 2012 | 54.70 |
| 2013 | 54.15 |
| 2014 | 53.81 |
| 2015 | 53.76 |
| 2016 | 53.51 |
| 2017 | 54.07 |
| 2018 | 54.48 |
| 2019 | 54.77 |
| 2020 | 53.60 |
| 2021 | 53.98 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (national estimate) in Portugal was 85.00 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 85.08 in 2019, while its lowest value was 18.65 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Labor data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 18.65 |
| 1970 | 28.32 |
| 1978 | 55.64 |
| 1979 | 58.31 |
| 1980 | 58.15 |
| 1981 | 59.73 |
| 1982 | 59.54 |
| 1984 | 63.82 |
| 1985 | 63.72 |
| 1986 | 61.96 |
| 1987 | 63.96 |
| 1988 | 64.79 |
| 1989 | 65.25 |
| 1990 | 66.28 |
| 1991 | 68.72 |
| 1992 | 69.83 |
| 1993 | 71.34 |
| 1994 | 72.38 |
| 1995 | 72.94 |
| 1996 | 73.51 |
| 1997 | 73.65 |
| 1998 | 73.91 |
| 1999 | 74.85 |
| 2000 | 75.63 |
| 2001 | 76.12 |
| 2002 | 76.42 |
| 2003 | 78.29 |
| 2004 | 78.12 |
| 2005 | 79.99 |
| 2006 | 80.14 |
| 2007 | 80.94 |
| 2008 | 81.00 |
| 2009 | 82.19 |
| 2010 | 83.12 |
| 2011 | 81.43 |
| 2012 | 82.50 |
| 2013 | 83.15 |
| 2014 | 83.42 |
| 2015 | 83.84 |
| 2016 | 83.48 |
| 2017 | 83.78 |
| 2018 | 84.60 |
| 2019 | 85.08 |
| 2020 | 85.00 |
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 86.77 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 86.77 in 2021, while its lowest value was 66.28 in 1990.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.
Source: Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 66.28 |
| 1991 | 68.72 |
| 1992 | 69.83 |
| 1993 | 71.34 |
| 1994 | 72.38 |
| 1995 | 72.94 |
| 1996 | 73.51 |
| 1997 | 73.65 |
| 1998 | 73.91 |
| 1999 | 74.85 |
| 2000 | 75.64 |
| 2001 | 76.12 |
| 2002 | 76.42 |
| 2003 | 78.29 |
| 2004 | 78.12 |
| 2005 | 79.99 |
| 2006 | 80.14 |
| 2007 | 80.94 |
| 2008 | 81.00 |
| 2009 | 82.19 |
| 2010 | 83.11 |
| 2011 | 81.43 |
| 2012 | 82.50 |
| 2013 | 83.15 |
| 2014 | 83.42 |
| 2015 | 83.84 |
| 2016 | 83.48 |
| 2017 | 83.78 |
| 2018 | 84.60 |
| 2019 | 85.08 |
| 2020 | 85.00 |
| 2021 | 86.77 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Portugal was 63.08 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 90.98 in 1960, while its lowest value was 63.08 in 2020.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 90.98 |
| 1970 | 86.85 |
| 1978 | 80.30 |
| 1979 | 80.50 |
| 1980 | 79.64 |
| 1981 | 78.62 |
| 1982 | 78.13 |
| 1984 | 74.07 |
| 1985 | 72.47 |
| 1986 | 73.40 |
| 1987 | 72.39 |
| 1988 | 71.93 |
| 1989 | 72.28 |
| 1990 | 71.70 |
| 1991 | 72.61 |
| 1992 | 70.83 |
| 1993 | 69.37 |
| 1994 | 68.50 |
| 1995 | 67.84 |
| 1996 | 67.12 |
| 1997 | 67.13 |
| 1998 | 70.22 |
| 1999 | 69.89 |
| 2000 | 69.73 |
| 2001 | 70.22 |
| 2002 | 70.77 |
| 2003 | 69.96 |
| 2004 | 69.52 |
| 2005 | 69.12 |
| 2006 | 69.30 |
| 2007 | 69.15 |
| 2008 | 68.93 |
| 2009 | 67.71 |
| 2010 | 67.22 |
| 2011 | 67.10 |
| 2012 | 66.30 |
| 2013 | 65.12 |
| 2014 | 64.52 |
| 2015 | 64.11 |
| 2016 | 64.10 |
| 2017 | 64.54 |
| 2018 | 64.40 |
| 2019 | 64.39 |
| 2020 | 63.08 |
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 62.21 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 72.47 in 1991, while its lowest value was 62.21 in 2021.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 71.58 |
| 1991 | 72.47 |
| 1992 | 70.62 |
| 1993 | 69.24 |
| 1994 | 68.38 |
| 1995 | 67.77 |
| 1996 | 67.05 |
| 1997 | 67.00 |
| 1998 | 70.20 |
| 1999 | 69.88 |
| 2000 | 69.71 |
| 2001 | 70.20 |
| 2002 | 70.74 |
| 2003 | 69.92 |
| 2004 | 69.47 |
| 2005 | 69.07 |
| 2006 | 69.26 |
| 2007 | 69.12 |
| 2008 | 68.91 |
| 2009 | 67.70 |
| 2010 | 67.21 |
| 2011 | 67.09 |
| 2012 | 66.30 |
| 2013 | 65.12 |
| 2014 | 64.51 |
| 2015 | 64.12 |
| 2016 | 64.10 |
| 2017 | 64.55 |
| 2018 | 64.40 |
| 2019 | 64.38 |
| 2020 | 63.06 |
| 2021 | 62.21 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (national estimate) in Portugal was 58.02 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 60 years was 62.33 in 1979, while its lowest value was 51.46 in 1960.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in December 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 51.46 |
| 1970 | 53.34 |
| 1978 | 61.09 |
| 1979 | 62.33 |
| 1980 | 61.61 |
| 1981 | 61.38 |
| 1982 | 60.96 |
| 1984 | 59.98 |
| 1985 | 58.60 |
| 1986 | 58.61 |
| 1987 | 58.58 |
| 1988 | 58.46 |
| 1989 | 58.92 |
| 1990 | 58.87 |
| 1991 | 60.54 |
| 1992 | 59.42 |
| 1993 | 58.81 |
| 1994 | 58.46 |
| 1995 | 58.14 |
| 1996 | 57.73 |
| 1997 | 57.74 |
| 1998 | 60.60 |
| 1999 | 60.67 |
| 2000 | 60.82 |
| 2001 | 61.43 |
| 2002 | 62.02 |
| 2003 | 61.99 |
| 2004 | 61.54 |
| 2005 | 61.86 |
| 2006 | 62.07 |
| 2007 | 62.22 |
| 2008 | 62.04 |
| 2009 | 61.36 |
| 2010 | 61.23 |
| 2011 | 60.51 |
| 2012 | 60.16 |
| 2013 | 59.30 |
| 2014 | 58.82 |
| 2015 | 58.60 |
| 2016 | 58.45 |
| 2017 | 58.96 |
| 2018 | 59.11 |
| 2019 | 59.26 |
| 2020 | 58.02 |
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in Portugal was 57.82 as of 2021. Its highest value over the past 31 years was 62.22 in 2007, while its lowest value was 57.73 in 1996.
Definition: Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
Source: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2019.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.87 |
| 1991 | 60.54 |
| 1992 | 59.42 |
| 1993 | 58.81 |
| 1994 | 58.46 |
| 1995 | 58.14 |
| 1996 | 57.73 |
| 1997 | 57.74 |
| 1998 | 60.60 |
| 1999 | 60.67 |
| 2000 | 60.82 |
| 2001 | 61.43 |
| 2002 | 62.02 |
| 2003 | 61.99 |
| 2004 | 61.54 |
| 2005 | 61.86 |
| 2006 | 62.07 |
| 2007 | 62.22 |
| 2008 | 62.04 |
| 2009 | 61.36 |
| 2010 | 61.23 |
| 2011 | 60.51 |
| 2012 | 60.16 |
| 2013 | 59.30 |
| 2014 | 58.82 |
| 2015 | 58.60 |
| 2016 | 58.45 |
| 2017 | 58.96 |
| 2018 | 59.11 |
| 2019 | 59.26 |
| 2020 | 58.02 |
| 2021 | 57.82 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Labor force structure
