The number of unemployed persons in Portugal increased to 320.30 Thousand in September of 2026 from 316.80 Thousand in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Portugal averaged 435.03 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 5341.30 5354.60 Thousand Sep 2026
Employment Rate 65.80 65.90 percent Sep 2026
Full Time Employment 4975.50 4891.80 Thousand Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 69.60 69.80 percent Sep 2026
Part Time Employment 424.40 409.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 320.30 316.80 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.60 5.60 percent Sep 2026
Wage Growth 6.20 7.20 percent Aug 2026
Wages 1348.00 1333.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 140.87 159.11 points Aug 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
320.30 316.80 928.80 174.60 1983 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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