Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Portugal
Portugal: Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income was 5.8% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
5.8%
Change on year
down 6.5%
World rank
27th
of 47 countries
All-time high
7.2%
in 2004
All-time low
4.5%
in 2010
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Portugal, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Portugal is 5.8%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Portugal peaked at 7.2% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 4.5%, in 2010.
Portugal ranks 27th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7.2% | — |
| 2005 | 6.6% | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 6.1% | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 5.2% | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 4.8% | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 4.8% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4.5% | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 4.6% | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 5.4% | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 5.7% | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 5.7% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 5.7% | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 5.3% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 6.6% | +24.5% |
| 2022 | 6.1% | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 5.7% | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 6.2% | +8.8% |
| 2025 | 5.8% | -6.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 5.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.0%, 97% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 5.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.5%, 89% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 6 |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Portugal?
- Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Portugal was 5.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 7.2% in 2004.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5% in 2010.
- How does Portugal rank for distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income?
- Portugal ranks 27th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income group and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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