Portugal Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Portugal's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 44.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, +1.3pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Portugal (2025)
44.6
% of active population (25–64)
+1.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44.6 | +1.3pp |
| 2024 | 43.3 | +1.9pp |
| 2023 | 41.4 | -0.6pp |
| 2022 | 42 | +0.2pp |
| 2021 | 41.8 | +1.6pp |
| 2020 | 40.2 | +1.6pp |
| 2019 | 38.6 | +1pp |
| 2018 | 37.6 | +1.1pp |
| 2017 | 36.5 | +0.3pp |
| 2016 | 36.2 | +1.3pp |
| 2015 | 34.9 | +1.9pp |
| 2014 | 33 | +3pp |
| 2013 | 30 | +1.3pp |
| 2012 | 28.7 | +1.8pp |
| 2011 | 26.9 | +3pp |
| 2010 | 23.9 | +0.4pp |
| 2009 | 23.5 | +0.5pp |
| 2008 | 23 | +1pp |
| 2007 | 22 | +0.1pp |
| 2006 | 21.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Portugal recorded 44.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.3pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 44.6 in 2025 and a trough of 17.2 in 2000.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks portugal human resources in science & technology in Portugal, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 44.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 17.2 in 2000. The latest reading of 44.6 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +1.3pp.