The National Federation of Education (FNE) alerted to a crisis in teacher replacement in Portugal. The union indicated that by 2034/35, mainland Portugal will need to recruit 38,779 new teachers to meet the needs of the educational system. This number represents a significant challenge for Portuguese educational authorities, who face difficulties in attracting and retaining professionals for the teaching career. The alert comes in a context of growing concerns about the sustainability of the teaching workforce in the country.
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FNE alerts about crisis in teacher replacement in Portugal
Diário de Coimbra14 September 2026 at 20:00
Why this matters
Readers in Portugal directly face the impact of this educational crisis, which affects the quality of teaching and the stability of schools. The figure of almost 39 thousand teachers needed in just over a decade represents a significant challenge for public education policies and for the teaching profession labor market in the country.
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