58,000 Jobs lying vacant for 100+ days in Portugal across 8 sectors: Eurostat

Highlights: 58,000 Job openings in Portugal, reveals Eurostat data!

• According to the data released by Eurostat, Portugal has 58,000 job openings.
• Job vacancies are mainly found across the top 8 sectors in Portugal.
• The top sectors with jobs are Information and communication technologies, agriculture, Business support centers, healthcare, hospitality, Construction, and renewable energy.
• Portugal is looking to recruit skilled foreign workers to address the labor shortage situation. 

 

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Top Occupations offering Jobs in Portugal

The Eurostat data suggests around 58,000 jobs have been registered in Portugal in June 2023 alone. The country is looking to hire skilled foreign workers who can contribute to the workforce and economy. Candidates who belong to the in-demand occupations and fulfill the eligibility requirements can acquire a Portugal work permit.

 

The list of in-demand occupations with jobs are as follows:

 

Information and Communication Technologies:

The top sectors in the Information and Communication Technologies are listed below:

Sector	Job roles
Information and Communication Technologies	Cyber security specialists
	IT Engineers
	Data Analysts
	Software Developers
	IT Engineers with expertise in specific areas

 

 

Business Support Centres

Portugal companies are looking for skilled staff for the job roles given below:

Sector	Job roles
Business Support Centres	Administration
	Accounting
	Human Resources
	Management Control

 

 

Healthcare

The healthcare sector in Portugal is looking for skilled doctors and nurses with specializations. The salaries offered to medical experts will differ based on the field and specialization.

 

Hospitality and Tourism

Candidates who belong to any of the occupations listed below can get a job in the Hospitality and Tourism sector:

Sector	Job roles
Hospitality and Tourism	Hotels
	Restaurants
	Bars and Cafes
	Tourism

 

 

Agriculture

The Agriculture sector mainly focuses on seasonal workers, specifically fruit and vegetable pickers.

 

Construction

The job roles that are currently in-demand within the construction sector in Portugal are as follows:

Sector	Job roles
Construction	Skilled Tradespeople
	Electricians
	Plumbers

 

 

Renewable Energy

Candidates proficient and skilled in maintenance, installation, and development are primarily in demand.

 

Other In-demand occupations

Individuals who belong to any of the occupations listed below can also potentially move to any of the European regions:

• Economics
• Management
• Business studies
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Sales
• Teaching
• Social sciences
• Humanities
• Certain engineering fields
• Tourism-related roles

 

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Average Salaries offered by the top sectors in Portugal

The table given details the average salaries offered to professionals within the top sectors:

Sector	Job role	Average salary per year
Information & Communication Technologies	computer software engineer	€ 50,360
	cyber security specialists	€ 50,932
Business Support Centres	Human Resources managers	€ 52,696
	accountants	€ 38,438
	sales representatives	€ 30,242
Healthcare	medical doctors	€ 88,488
	registered nurse	€ 31,702
Hospitality & Tourism	kitchen chef	€ 27,797
	waiters	€ 14,609
	guide escorts	€13,428
	barista	€ 12,932
	Housekeepers	€14,902
	receptionists	€18,100
Agriculture	fruit pickers	€ 10,628
Construction	plumbers	€ 29,927
	electricians	€ 31,199
Renewable energy	solar energy system installer	€ 29,338

 

 

Requirements to work in Portugal

The requirements to enter the country with a Portugal work permit are given below:

 

• Citizens from Switzerland or EU/EEA countries are not required a visa to work in Portugal.
• Citizens who belong to Switzerland or EU/EEA countries will, however, require a Residence Certificate if they plan to live in the country for over three months.
• Citizens who belong to other countries require a Portuguese work permit to seek employment in the country.
• The Portuguese employer hiring the candidate must complete the application process via the Portuguese Labour Authorities.
• Before submitting the application, the employer must ensure that the job vacancy has been posted for at least a month for workers to apply.

 

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Cost of living in Portugal

As per the Cost of Living Index by Numbeo, Portugal is ranked 28 in Europe and 66 in the World rankings. Candidates who wish to reside and work in Portugal must be able to afford the cost of living in Portugal.

 

The table given below details the living expenses in Portugal:

Expenses	Cost
Monthly expenses excluding the rent (Single person)	€ 617
Rent for 1 BHK apartment in the central city	€773.78 per month
Rent for 1 BHK apartment outside the city	€598.84 per month
One-way ticket for the local transport	€ 1.75
Monthly pass ticket	€ 40
Monthly expenses for a family of four excluding the rent	€ 2,168.60
Rent for three-bedroom apartment in the central city	€ 1,275.27
Rent for three-bedroom apartment outside the city	€ 992.89

 

 

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