Latest news and stories about labor market in Portugal for expats and residents.
Net migration of foreign nationals in Portugal fell by half in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to data from the BdP. The central bank reports that monthly net entries dropped from 13,200 in 2024 to 6,200 in 2025, driven by a combination of fewer arrivals and an increase in departures. The bank warns that this trend may impact employment growth and labor market availability.
Cristina Casalinho explores the vital role of civil society in developing practical solutions for the integration of an unprecedented number of migrants.
Ricardo Gonçalves Cerqueira, CEO of Rekeep Portugal, argues that the Portuguese economy relies heavily on immigrant labor to meet current operational demands, despite rising political pressure to tighten immigration policies.
A rare possibility: that we are facing the first technology truly indifferent to gender, in a world that is not yet so.
Switzerland is expected to reject a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, according to Bloomberg (paywall), in a vote that would have unprecedentedly curbed immigration in an advanced economy. Projections from public broadcaster SRF pointed to 55% against the initiative, while partial official results showed 53.8% voting 'no' to...
According to the executive, the measure reduces bureaucracy, improves the management of support, and makes the system more transparent.
Wage compression in the private sector may discourage workers and harm the economy's productivity. The difference between the minimum and median wage is about 100 euros.
Portugal faces significant challenges in recruiting skilled labour compared to other European Union member states.
The number of beneficiaries fell for the third consecutive month to 184,148, the lowest figure in six months. The average monthly unemployment benefit rose by 8.4% to 752 euros.
Portugal ranks among the European Union countries with the longest average working hours.
A study also shows that the average full-time adjusted salary in Portugal was 2,068.2 euros in 2024.
Portugal ranks seventh among EU member states for employment rates within the 25 to 29 age demographic.
Portugal has become a country of immigration while remaining a country of emigration. It imports low-skilled labour and exports skilled labour: it is a recipe for impoverishment.
The IEFP also identified that there is a “significant number of young people who have completed compulsory schooling and are no longer willing to accept just any offer,” but there are companies that do not recognise their skills.
The number of nurses emigrating has fallen, yet over one-third of new graduates are still choosing to leave Portugal.
In a year marked by external shocks, war in the Middle East, and tariff uncertainty, the national labour market is performing surprisingly well, with the Public Finance Council (CFP) projecting employment growth of 1.4% this year—0.5 percentage points above the 0.9% anticipated in September—with the unemployment rate...
The AIMA tourism initiative in Portugal aims to qualify and integrate immigrants into the Portuguese labour market, focusing on strengthening the workforce in tourism, particularly in hotels and restaurants.
A report by Obercom and CENJOR states that the majority of journalists have already used AI, but there are concerns regarding employability. It also recommends strengthening ethical training for better usage.
The airline Iberia will lay off nearly one thousand workers, according to an agreement signed between the company and unions which stipulates that all departures will be voluntary, both parties announced this Monday. The agreement defines the terms of a redundancy process that is expected to cover 996 of Iberia's approximately 10,700 employees, according to...
