Account, in labor force in Portugal

Portugal: Account, in labor force was 96.2% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
96.2%
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
31st
of 99 countries
All-time high
98.0%
in 2021
All-time low
90.2%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Account, in labor force in Portugal, 2011–2024

0204060801002011201720242011: 90.2 % age 15+2014: 91.5 % age 15+2017: 96.4 % age 15+2021: 98 % age 15+2024: 96.2 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

The most recent figure for account, in labor force in Portugal is 96.2%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Portugal peaked at 98.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 90.2%, in 2011.

Portugal ranks 31st of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Account, in labor force in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Account, in labor force (% age 15+) in Portugal, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 90.2%
2014 91.5% +1.4%
2017 96.4% +5.5%
2021 98.0% +1.6%
2024 96.2% -1.8%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 96.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.5%, 98% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 96.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96.8%, 99% of the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 92.7% 90.2% 96.4% 3
2020s 97.1% 96.2% 98.0% 2

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 28 South Korea 97.0% compare
  2. 29 Latvia 96.9% compare
  3. 30 Italy 96.8% compare
  4. 32 Czechia 95.9% compare
  5. 33 Bulgaria 95.2% compare
  6. 34 Turkey 95.1% compare

See the full ranking of 111 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is account, in labor force in Portugal?
Account, in labor force in Portugal was 96.2% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 98.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 90.2% in 2011.
How does Portugal rank for account, in labor force?
Portugal ranks 31st out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Account, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 555 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), in labor force (% age 15+)