Ireland vs Portugal: Young persons neither: quarterly data
Ireland
45
in 2026
Portugal
66
in 2026
Ireland rank
24th
Portugal rank
21st
Young persons neither: quarterly data over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 66 against 45 in Ireland, a difference of 21.
That makes Portugal's figure about 1.5 times Ireland's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 24th and Portugal ranks 21st of 45 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 121 | 133 | 12 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 77.5 | 124.4 | 46.9 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 43.14 | 82.57 | 39.43 | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher young persons neither in employment nor in education and training, Ireland or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 66 against 45 in Ireland as of 2026.
- What is the difference in young persons neither in employment nor in education and training between Ireland and Portugal?
- 21, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
- Ireland ranks 24th and Portugal ranks 21st of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.