Who are the Public Administration employees?
Get to know the professional context and profile of Public Administration employees.
Careers in Public Administration
The Public Administration is made up of a diverse group of workers who carry out essential functions for the functioning of the State. These professionals work in the fields of health, education and security, among others.
Public administration careers with more employees
Data referring to the 2.º semester of 2024
Distribution of women and men in Public Administration
Analysing the distribution of women and men in Public Administration careers is essential to understanding their respective participation in the different public sectors. This makes it possible to identify inequalities and contributes to the development of policies that promote equal opportunities and the valorisation of diversity in the workplace.
Progress in percentage of women working in Public Administration
Distribution of women and men by professional areas
360 381 Employees
Distribution of women and men by career in the Carreiras gerais e outras sector
Women
Men
175 571 Employees
Distribution of women and men by career in the Educação e investigação sector
Women
Men
102 559 Employees
Distribution of women and men by career in the Saúde sector
Women
Men
80 059 Employees
Distribution of women and men by career in the Segurança e Defesa sector
Women
Men
20 133 Employees
Distribution of women and men by career in the Dirigentes e Representantes de órgãos legislativos e executivos sector
Women
Men
14 849 Employees
Distribution of women and men by career in the Justiça sector
Women
Men
Level of education of Public Administration employees
Ages of Public Administration employees
Analysing the age of employees makes it possible to see whether there is a balance between generations or whether, on the other hand, there is an ageing workforce. It also makes it possible to plan ways of attracting young people to ensure the modernisation and continuity of public services.
Employees with disabilities in Public Administration
Understanding the presence and distribution of public administration employees with disabilities makes it possible to assess their integration into different areas and careers, identify challenges and guide policies to guarantee suitable working conditions and equal opportunities.