Children in formal: % over the population of each age group in Portugal
Portugal: Children in formal: % over the population of each age group was 42.1 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
42.1
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
38th
of 47 countries
All-time high
73
in 2007
All-time low
40.6
in 2024
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration in Portugal, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration in Portugal is 42.1, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and down 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration in Portugal peaked at 73 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 40.6, in 2024.
Portugal ranks 38th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Children in formal: % over the population of each age group in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 70.1 | — |
| 2006 | 66.7 | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 73 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 70 | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 68.4 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 68.6 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 69.8 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 71.2 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 64.2 | -9.8% |
| 2014 | 58.3 | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 57 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 55.6 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 57.5 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 53.1 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 51.5 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 56.5 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 56.7 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 52.8 | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 44.5 | -15.7% |
| 2024 | 40.6 | -8.8% |
| 2025 | 42.1 | +3.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 42.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.85, 67% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 42.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 57.6, 73% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 69.64 | 66.7 | 73 | 5 |
| 2010s | 60.68 | 51.5 | 71.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.87 | 40.6 | 56.7 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More population data for Portugal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2816 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 95.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 396,215 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration in Portugal?
- Children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration in Portugal was 42.1 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 73 in 2007.
- What is the lowest children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.6 in 2024.
- How does Portugal rank for children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration?
- Portugal ranks 38th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration - % over the population of each age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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