The number of unemployed persons in Portugal decreased to 339.10 Thousand in March of 2026 from 346.30 Thousand in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Portugal averaged 436.90 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 5277.50 5267.80 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 65.70 65.70 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 4891.80 4900.50 Thousand Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 69.70 69.70 percent Mar 2026
Part Time Employment 409.00 439.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 339.10 346.30 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.80 5.80 percent Mar 2026
Wage Growth 6.80 8.50 percent Mar 2026
Wages 1333.00 1314.00 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 125.05 122.38 points Mar 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
339.10 346.30 928.80 174.60 1983 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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