Portugal vs Sweden: Young persons neither: quarterly data
Portugal
66
in 2026
Sweden
45
in 2026
Portugal rank
21st
Sweden rank
24th
Young persons neither: quarterly data over time
- Portugal
- Sweden
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 66 against 45 in Sweden, a difference of 21.
That makes Portugal's figure about 1.5 times Sweden's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Portugal ranks 21st and Sweden ranks 24th of 45 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 133 | 99 | 34 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 124.4 | 70.5 | 53.9 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 82.57 | 54.71 | 27.86 | 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, Portugal or Sweden?
- Portugal, at 66 against 45 in Sweden as of 2026.
- What is the difference in young persons neither in employment nor in education and training between Portugal and Sweden?
- 21, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Sweden?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
- How do Portugal and Sweden rank globally for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
- Portugal ranks 21st and Sweden ranks 24th 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.