Portugal was among the EU countries where the share of agriculture in employment fell most
The share of agriculture in total employment is shrinking in all countries of the European Union (EU), but in some the fall has been more pronounced than in others. According to data released this Friday by Eurostat, Portugal was one of the Member States where the decline was most marked between 2013 and 2023. ...
OECD employment rate remains high and Portugal records its best level since 2005
The employment rate across OECD countries remains elevated, and Portugal has reached its highest employment rate since 2005, reflecting improvements in labour-market conditions.
Employment rates in OECD countries stable in the third quarter
The labour markets of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) remained stable in the third quarter, reaching record highs in the employment rate, the organisation announced today.
Tech Census indicates around 57% of IT professionals who moved from Brazil to Portugal were already employed
Censo Tech found that roughly 57% of IT professionals arriving from Brazil to Portugal were already employed when they arrived.
We'll increasingly have fluid careers: a succession of projects
Will a plumber really earn more than a programmer in a labour market transformed by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Pedro Soeiro Carvalho rejects that idea, but admits that professions like that will become increasingly sought after. In an interview with ECO, the World Economic Forum adviser also argues that careers will become ever more fluid...
Unemployment rises in the eurozone and EU in November 2025
In Portugal, unemployment fell to 5.7%
Unemployment falls to 6.3% in the euro area in November
The unemployment rate in the euro area declined to 6.3% in November, according to official statistics, continuing a downward trend in joblessness.
Unemployment rises in the euro area and EU in November 2025
The unemployment rate increased in November 2025 to 6.3% in the euro area and 6.0% in the European Union (EU), compared with, respectively, 6.4% and 5.8% in the same month of 2024, Eurostat reported today.
Unemployment rises in the euro area and EU in November 2025
In Portugal, unemployment fell to 5.7 per cent, compared with 6.6 per cent in November 2024.
Lowest unemployment in 25 years
The Portuguese economy consolidates its full-employment status. In November, the unemployment rate was 5.7%, the lowest level since early 2002.
Unemployment falls to 5.7% in November and hits a 23-year low
The unemployment rate reached its lowest level since February 2002.
Artificial intelligence could slow hiring and spark a 'race' for training in 2026
Forecasts suggest 2026 is unlikely to see mass layoffs directly caused by artificial intelligence, but experts warn AI will reshape job roles and slow hiring as firms reassess workforce needs. Employers are expected to prioritise retooling existing staff and investing in training to capitalise on AI tools, creating a potential ‘rush’ for upskilling programmes across sectors. The shift could produce short-term hiring freezes or more cautious recruitment, while raising questions about skills mismatches, labour-market inequality and the speed of public and private training responses.
Workers on layoff up 19.2%
Home News Workers on layoff up 19. 2% Workers on layoff up 19. 2% The number of workers on furlough rose 19.
Immigrant workforce nine years younger than Portuguese
Home News Immigrant workforce nine years younger than Portuguese Immigrant workforce nine years younger than Portuguese Immigrants working in Portugal are, on average, nine years younger than the Portuguese workforce.
Immigrant workers are nine years younger than Portuguese workers
Immigrants working in Portugal are, on average, nine years younger than the Portuguese workforce, according to a statistical analysis released this Tuesday. According to a study by the Prepara Portugal platform, based on cross-referenced data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) and the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum ...
Workers at foreign subsidiaries more productive and better paid
The productivity and average salary of workers at subsidiaries of foreign companies in Portugal were 69.6% and 44.2% higher, respectively, than those of workers at domestic companies in 2024, according to data released today by INE.
Bringing Turks and Chinese for construction is the "worst way" to solve the problem in the sector, says Casais CEO
The construction sector has suffered a “stigma” over the last 15 years that has led to disinvestment in the industry, contributing to the current crisis in the sector in Portugal, argues António Carlos Rodrigues. According to the CEO of Casais, who is also the president of the board of founders of the Construction Foundation, ...
Job vacancy rate falls in the EU in the third quarter, and Portugal has the 9th lowest
In Portugal, 1.4% of all job positions in the labour market were vacant in the third quarter.
Portugal is one of four EU countries where job vacancies have stabilised
According to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday, only 1.4% of jobs in the Portuguese labour market were vacant in the third quarter of 2025. This rate is similar to that recorded in the same quarter of the previous year, making Portugal one of four countries in the EU where ...
5 things that will mark the day
This Friday, the INE will assess inflation and the construction sector, while Eurostat will reveal labour market data. Also marking the day is a new public sector strike and the presidential debate between Catarina Martins and Marques Mendes. What was the inflation rate in November? The Institute ...
