Number of employed people in Portugal 1980 to 2026

Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025
Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1980 there is a total increase by approximately 1.15 million people. From the pattern between 1980 and 2025 it becomes clear that this increase however did not happen continuously.

Continuous rise between 2025 and 2026
In 2026 the number will stand at about 5.35 million people, according to forecasts. From 2025 onwards, there is an overall increase by approximately 20 thousand people. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.

The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.