Portugal
Psychological stress and problems can cost companies up to EUR 13.3 billion per year
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 08/10/2026, 05:01:00 UTC
Briefing created: 05/11/2026, 07:49:14 UTC
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Briefings
Portuguese workers average 13.5 sick days annually due to psychological issues, while 27% are present but unproductive. The Ordem dos Psicólogos recommends mitigation measures to reduce costs.
Key points
- Workers in Portugal average 13.5 sick days per year due to psychological issues.
- 27% of workers are present at work but do not contribute to productivity.
Context
The article reports on psychological health impacts on Portuguese employment, noting that a significant portion of the workforce is absent or ineffective despite being present.
Limitations
Data covers only Portugal; no specific dates or years are provided for the statistics.
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