Belgium vs Portugal: Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data
Belgium
484.7
in 2026
Portugal
454
in 2026
Belgium rank
12th
Portugal rank
15th
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data over time
- Belgium
- Portugal
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 484.7 against 454 in Portugal, a difference of 30.7.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 12th and Portugal ranks 15th of 35 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 353 | 213 | 140 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 409.62 | 307.49 | 102.13 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 520.49 | 442.51 | 77.97 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data, Belgium or Portugal?
- Belgium, at 484.7 against 454 in Portugal as of 2026.
- What is the difference in absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data between Belgium and Portugal?
- 30.7, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Portugal?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and Portugal rank globally for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data?
- Belgium ranks 12th and Portugal ranks 15th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.