Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Portugal
Portugal: Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given was 2.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2024. ▬ Flat
Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Portugal, 1997–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 2.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup for distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in 2024.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 93.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Portugal peaked at 3.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.8967 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2010.
Portugal ranks 27th of 33 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1998 | 2.4 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +25.0% |
| 1999 | 3.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +27.2% |
| 2000 | 2.42 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -20.8% |
| 2001 | 2.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +16.2% |
| 2002 | 1.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -30.0% |
| 2003 | 2.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +26.2% |
| 2004 | 1.67 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -32.9% |
| 2005 | 1.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -16.8% |
| 2006 | 1.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 1.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 1.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 1.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +31.1% |
| 2010 | 0.8967 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -49.6% |
| 2011 | 1.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +85.0% |
| 2012 | 1.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 1.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 1.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -24.0% |
| 2015 | 1.88 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +45.5% |
| 2016 | 1.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 2.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +44.5% |
| 2018 | 2.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -21.2% |
| 2019 | 2.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +33.8% |
| 2020 | 2.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 1.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -37.5% |
| 2022 | 1.85 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 2.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +34.7% |
| 2024 | 2.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 1.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 3.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 1.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 2.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 0.8967 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 2.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 1.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 2.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 24 Colombia 5.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 25 Spain 3.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 26 Chile 2.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 28 Costa Rica 2.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 29 Czechia 1.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 30 Greece 1.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Portugal?
- Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given in Portugal was 2.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1999.
- What is the lowest distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8967 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2010.
- How does Portugal rank for distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given?
- Portugal ranks 27th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
- Is distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Distribution of young adults' education and work status, for a given level of educational attainment, age group and gender — Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on the distribution of young adults by education and work status. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the distribution of 18-24 year-olds in education/not in education, by their work status (e.g. employed or not employed). Young adults who are neither employed nor in formal education and training are also called NEET. The selection can be changed to display data by educational attainment, by detailed education and work status and by age group. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.