Wage expenditure in the health sector in Portugal 2019-2022, by position
In Portugal, the total wage expenditure in the health sector displayed fluctuations during the period analyzed. While the salary expenses for nurses and technical assistants continuously increased, the expense for physicians was, in 2022, the lowest, at 359 million euros, or less 0.9 percent compared to the previous year. Still, overall expenses for physicians were superior to those for nurses or assistants.