The number of unemployed persons in Portugal decreased to 299.80 Thousand in May of 2026 from 317.60 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Portugal averaged 436.25 Thousand from 1983 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 928.80 Thousand in January of 2013 and a record low of 174.60 Thousand in May of 1991. source: Statistics Portugal



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 5365.10 5327.10 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 66.50 66.30 percent May 2026
Full Time Employment 4891.80 4900.50 Thousand Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.40 70.30 percent May 2026
Part Time Employment 409.00 439.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 299.80 317.60 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.50 5.70 percent May 2026
Wage Growth 7.00 7.70 percent Apr 2026
Wages 1333.00 1314.00 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 126.47 125.84 points Apr 2026


Portugal Unemployed Persons
In Portugal, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
299.80 317.60 928.80 174.60 1983 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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