Job Vacancies in Portugal decreased to 11321 in May from 11919 in April of 2026. Job Vacancies in Portugal averaged 7990.15 from 1979 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 17645.00 in April of 2015 and a record low of 1083.00 in December of 1985. source: IEFP - Institute of Employment and Professional Formation, Portugal



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Employed Persons 5365.10 5327.10 Thousand May 2026
Employment Change -0.40 0.50 percent Mar 2026
Employment Rate 66.50 66.30 percent May 2026
Full Time Employment 4891.80 4900.50 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 11321.00 11919.00 May 2026
Job Vacancy Rate 1.60 1.40 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 70.40 70.30 percent May 2026
Labour Costs 146.64 163.80 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.20 2.10 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 1073.00 1015.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 409.00 439.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 11.42 11.39 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 105.02 103.48 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 66.75 66.58 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 66.75 66.58 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 299.80 317.60 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Change -8524.00 -12466.00 persons 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
Youth Unemployment Rate 19.70 17.90 percent May 2026


Portugal New Job Offers
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
11321.00 11919.00 17645.00 1083.00 1979 - 2026 Monthly
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