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High-demand jobs in Portugal


Portugal is located in the westernmost part of Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. It borders Spain to the north and east and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. It is a very beautiful European country with interesting history and traditions, a pleasant climate and happy people. Portuguese life, especially in cities such as Lisbon, Porto and Braga, attracts tens of thousands of foreigners.


Today, Portugal has a population of more than 10 million inhabitants, 4% of whom are immigrants, including those from countries of the former Soviet Union. The Ukrainian diaspora, for example, is the second largest after Brazil. Some of them have been granted residency in Portugal to study at local universities, others are reunited with family members and others are doing business in Portugal. However, the most common reason is employment. The next section identifies the occupations that will be in demand in Portugal in 2023.


Portugal's labour market is far from optimal for foreigners seeking work in Europe. Although the overall unemployment rate has fallen to between 5 and 6 percent in recent years, among young people the rate still exceeds 20 percent. Many young Portuguese graduates from Portugal's prestigious universities cannot find suitable work and are forced to migrate to other EU countries.


To work legally in Portugal, foreign professionals, including Russians and Ukrainians, must first find a job, sign an employment contract with the employer and obtain a work permit. In Portugal, this is much more difficult to do, as local residents and citizens of EU and EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) have primary employment rights.


According to the official municipalities, the minimum wage (before taxes) in Portugal in 2023 is 760 euros per month, subject to 14 payments per year, or 886.7 euros if exactly 12 payments are made. The average wage is EUR 1 294.1, or EUR 930 after all deductions. The income tax rate in Portugal ranges from 14.5% to 48%, depending on income.


The occupations most in demand by foreigners in Portugal in 2023 are mainly seasonal jobs in agriculture, fishing, forestry or tourism. In addition, English teachers, programmers and medical personnel are also in demand.


Women from CIS countries often work in Portugal as nannies, nurses and cleaners, while men work as construction workers. The most promising sectors of the Portuguese economy requiring skilled labour are tourism, telecommunications, real estate, aerospace, biotechnology and information technology.


Important. Occupations experiencing a significant decline in demand in Portugal include mining workers, the textile, clothing and leather industries, as well as some construction occupations, in particular painters.


Occupations in demand in Portugal.

  1. Doctors and nurses
  2. Hotel and restaurant staff (waiters, bartenders, cooks)
  3. Engineers
  4. Nursery workers, nurses
  5. Call centre operators
  6. Teachers, translators
  7. Programmers
  8. Agricultural workers
  9. Builders (various directions)
  10. Lawyers


Note This information is based on data from Portuguese and international recruitment agencies.


In conclusion, we note that apart from its mild Mediterranean climate and beautiful beaches, Portugal's attractiveness for work and residence lies in the fact that it is one of the safest countries in the world. The country has professional law enforcement services and a fairly low crime rate.

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