Indicators on health and safety at work in Portugal

Portugal: Indicators on health and safety at work was 76 Index in 2006. ▼ Falling

Latest (2006)
76 Index
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
23rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
109 Index
in 1995
All-time low
72 Index
in 2003
Years of data
13
1994–2006

Indicators on health and safety at work in Portugal, 1994–2006

02550751001994200020061994: 107 Index1995: 109 Index1996: 109 Index1997: 100 Index1998: 100 Index1999: 92 Index2000: 88 Index2001: 91 Index2002: 74 Index2003: 72 Index2004: 75 Index2005: 74 Index2006: 76 Index

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Index.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 76 Index for indicators on health and safety at work in 2006.

The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, indicators on health and safety at work in Portugal peaked at 109 Index in 1995 and was at its lowest, 72 Index, in 2003.

That places Portugal 23rd out of 40 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.

Indicators on health and safety at work in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Indicators on health and safety at work in Portugal, 1994 to 2006.
Year Index Change
1994 107 Index —
1995 109 Index +1.9%
1996 109 Index +0.0%
1997 100 Index -8.3%
1998 100 Index +0.0%
1999 92 Index -8.0%
2000 88 Index -4.3%
2001 91 Index +3.4%
2002 74 Index -18.7%
2003 72 Index -2.7%
2004 75 Index +4.2%
2005 74 Index -1.3%
2006 76 Index +2.7%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 76 Index is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78 Index, 97% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 76 Index is below the median for high income countries, which is 79.5 Index, 96% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 102.83 Index 92 Index 109 Index 6
2000s 78.57 Index 72 Index 91 Index 7

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 20 Japan 81 Index compare
  2. 21 Czechia 78 Index compare
  3. 21 Luxembourg 78 Index compare
  4. 24 United Kingdom 75 Index compare
  5. 24 United Kingdom 75 Index compare
  6. 26 Hungary 74 Index compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is indicators on health and safety at work in Portugal?
Indicators on health and safety at work in Portugal was 76 Index in 2006, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest indicators on health and safety at work recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 109 Index in 1995.
What is the lowest indicators on health and safety at work recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 72 Index in 2003.
How does Portugal rank for indicators on health and safety at work?
Portugal ranks 23rd out of 40 countries with data for 2006.
Is indicators on health and safety at work rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. 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 Indicators on health and safety at work. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Indicators on health and safety at work
Unit
Index
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 478 data points, 1994–2006
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