Portugal: Labor force

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 Portugal

Labor force, million people

 Latest value 5.35
 Year 2023
 Measure million people
 Data availability 1991 - 2023
 Average 5.22
 Min - Max 4.77 - 5.54
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 5.35 million people, an increase from 5.3 million people in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 20.30 million people, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1991 to 2023 is 5.22 million people. The minimum value, 4.77 million people, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 5.54 million people was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Portugal - Labor force - Recent values chart

Historical series
Portugal - Labor force - historical chart - 1991-2023




Definition: Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Labor force 5.35 2023 million people
 Unemployment rate 6.49 2023 percent
 Female unemployment 6.86 2023 percent
 Male unemployment 6.13 2023 percent
 Youth unemployment 20.25 2023 percent
 Labor force participation 59.19 2023 percent
 Labor force: percent female 49.87 2023 percent
 Female labor force participation 55.29 2023 percent
 Male labor force participation 63.65 2023 percent
 Hours worked 1,631.00 2023 hours
 Self-employment 15.16 2022 percent
 Employment 5.07 Q2/2024 million employed people
 Unemployment rate 6.40 9/2024 percent
 Labor cost 118.60 Q2/2024 index points
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