7th
best country in the world in terms of language skills meeting the needs of enterprises
Source: IMD (2025)
13,500+
Graduates per year in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) in Porto’s Macro Region
Source: DGEEC (2023-24)
215
Business Service Centres companies in the Porto Metro Area
Source: BvD (2020)
14,079
employees in Business Service Centres companies in the Porto Metro Area
Source: INE (2020)
1,050 M€
revenue of Business Service Centres companies in the Porto Metro Area
Source: INE (2020)
31,000+
Foreign students attending higher education courses in Porto’s Macro-region
Source: DGEEC (2024-25)
5,500+
Graduates per year in Economics, Business and Finance in Porto’s Macro Region
Source: DGEEC (2023-24)
