Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Portugal
Portugal: Labor force, female, annual growth rate was 0.6679 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Portugal, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, labor force, female, annual growth rate in Portugal stood at 0.6679 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 56.1% on the previous year and up 492.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor force, female, annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 5.06 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -2.37 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Portugal 118th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
| 1993 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -147.2% |
| 1994 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 1995 | 0.6739 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 1996 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +155.2% |
| 1997 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +56.8% |
| 1998 | 3.6 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 1999 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 2000 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2001 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +30.9% |
| 2002 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2004 | -0.5136 % change on previous year | -127.7% |
| 2005 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -527.8% |
| 2006 | 0.8467 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2007 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 2008 | 0.2005 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 2009 | 0.0393 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2010 | 0.8286 % change on previous year | +2006.9% |
| 2011 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -344.2% |
| 2012 | -0.0274 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 2013 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +3927.9% |
| 2014 | -0.8116 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 2015 | -0.1702 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 2016 | -0.4578 % change on previous year | +169.0% |
| 2017 | 0.976 % change on previous year | -313.2% |
| 2018 | 0.6462 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2019 | 0.4868 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2020 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -578.4% |
| 2021 | 0.149 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 2022 | 2.5 % change on previous year | +1579.4% |
| 2023 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 2024 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 2025 | 0.6679 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.72 % change on previous year | -2.37 % change on previous year | 5.06 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.17 % change on previous year | -0.5136 % change on previous year | 2.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1657 % change on previous year | -2.02 % change on previous year | 0.976 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9588 % change on previous year | -2.33 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 115 Jordan 0.7439 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Spain 0.6777 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Tunisia 0.6738 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Jamaica 0.6494 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Norway 0.6449 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Brunei Darussalam 0.6393 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Portugal
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,308 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.1109 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 41,963 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 44,232 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 42,382 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 44,580 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 42,087 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 44,235 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 40,537 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 42,553 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labor force, female, annual growth rate in Portugal?
- Labor force, female, annual growth rate in Portugal was 0.6679 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.06 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest labor force, female, annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.37 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Portugal rank for labor force, female, annual growth rate?
- Portugal ranks 118th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor force, female, annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 492.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labor force, female, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labor force, female World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labor force, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.