2-September-2015
English
Portugal has one of the most unequal income distributions in Europe and poverty levels are high. The economic crisis has halted a long-term gradual decline in both inequality and poverty and the number of poor households is rising, with children and youths being particularly affected. Unemployment is one of the principal reasons why household incomes declined.
1-April-2015
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Portugal has successfully completed a demanding reform and adjustment programme and is starting to see the benefits. Action to promote equity and quality in education and further labour market reforms are now necessary to help the country secure its future prosperity, according to a new OECD report.
1-April-2015
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Skills and human capital are the bedrock upon which Portugal is building a new bridge to growth.
1-April-2015
English
Skills and human capital are the bedrock upon which Portugal is building a new road to growth. After a challenging period characterised by high levels of unemployment, strong fiscal constraints and accelerated reform, Portugal has successfully completed a demanding adjustment programme and is setting its sights high.
20-June-2013
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Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables
17-October-2012
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Low growth and huge current account deficits have characterised the Portuguese economy over the past decade.
20-September-2012
English, PDF, 2,009kb
Despite the expansion of the education system, educational attainment remains a challenge. Only half of 25-34 year-olds in Portugal had attained at least upper secondary education in 2010.
10-September-2012
English, Excel, 2,009kb
Education at a Glance 2012: Country Notes - Portugal
1-August-2012
English, Excel, 1,419kb
Portugal’s ECEC country report
10-April-2012
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This report on Portugal provides, from an international perspective, an independent analysis of major issues facing the educational evaluation and assessment framework, current policy initiatives, and possible future approaches.