Ireland vs Portugal: Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data
Ireland
265.4
in 2026
Portugal
454
in 2026
Ireland rank
17th
Portugal rank
15th
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 454 against 265.4 in Ireland, a difference of 188.6.
That makes Portugal's figure about 1.7 times Ireland's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 17th and Portugal ranks 15th of 35 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 184.6 | 213 | 28.4 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 171.56 | 307.49 | 135.93 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 266.91 | 442.51 | 175.6 | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data, Ireland or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 454 against 265.4 in Ireland as of 2026.
- What is the difference in absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data between Ireland and Portugal?
- 188.6, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data?
- Ireland ranks 17th 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.