Employment rates at older ages are slightly lower than the OECD average
Employment rates among 70‑74 year-olds are high
Short careers are rare among older people in Portugal today
Short careers are now less frequent, but improvements have come to a halt
Unemployment soared due to the crisis, especially among the young
Loss in pension benefits due to incomplete careers is below the OECD average
Unemployment is a common pathway into retirement in Portugal
Self-employment rates have decreased in Portugal, but remain above-average
Temporary work is widespread in Portugal
Part-time is infrequent in Portugal
Part-time work increased among the young, but declined among older workers
Part-time workers are at a much higher risk of poverty than full-time workers
Informal employment is below average, but is not a marginal phenomenon
Automation in the Portuguese industry is, for now, less pronounced than in other OECD countries
Internet use is below average, but Portugal is catching up