Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country in Portugal
Portugal: Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country was 64.4 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Portugal, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Portugal is 64.4, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Portugal peaked at 66.9 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 44.8, in 2007.
That places Portugal 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 46.8 | — |
| 2005 | 46.6 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 45.7 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 44.8 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 46.4 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 49.7 | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 51.2 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 56.1 | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 57.2 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 57.8 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 58.4 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 59.6 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 59.4 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 58.9 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 59.4 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 59.5 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 62.1 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 66.4 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 66.9 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 61.4 | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 64 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 64.4 | +0.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 64.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.75, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 64.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 63.5, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.67 | 44.8 | 49.7 | 6 |
| 2010s | 57.75 | 51.2 | 59.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.2 | 61.4 | 66.9 | 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 participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Portugal?
- Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Portugal was 64.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 66.9 in 2022.
- What is the lowest participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.8 in 2007.
- How does Portugal rank for participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by?
- Portugal ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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