Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Portugal
Portugal: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 337,100 Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Portugal, 1998–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Portugal stood at 337,100 Persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 47.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Portugal peaked at 857,600 Persons in 2013 and was at its lowest, 198,700 Persons, in 2000.
That places Portugal 24th out of 46 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 244,000 Persons | 236,200 Persons | 251,800 Persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 353,150 Persons | 198,700 Persons | 517,400 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 608,590 Persons | 338,600 Persons | 857,600 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 343,483 Persons | 323,000 Persons | 354,500 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More work & labour data for Portugal
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.055 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0528 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1795 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,134 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,861 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,504 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,250 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 8,754 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Portugal?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Portugal was 337,100 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 857,600 Persons in 2013.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 198,700 Persons in 2000.
- How does Portugal rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Portugal ranks 24th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.