The number of unemployed persons in Portugal increased to 333.50 Thousand in January of 2026 from 327 Thousand in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Portugal averaged 437.38 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 5273.10 5306.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Employment Rate 65.80 65.80 percent Jan 2026
Full Time Employment 4900.50 4914.50 Thousand Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 69.70 69.70 percent Jan 2026
Part Time Employment 439.00 417.60 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 333.50 327.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.60 5.60 percent Jan 2026
Wage Growth 7.90 9.30 percent Dec 2025
Wages 1314.00 1298.00 EUR/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 156.30 165.71 points Dec 2025


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
333.50 327.00 928.80 174.60 1983 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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