Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Portugal
Portugal: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 124.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
124.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
13th
of 48 countries
All-time high
484.1 Thousand persons
in 2013
All-time low
79.1 Thousand persons
in 2001
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Portugal, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Portugal stood at 124.1 Thousand persons.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 66.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Portugal peaked at 484.1 Thousand persons in 2013 and was at its lowest, 79.1 Thousand persons, in 2001.
Portugal ranks 13th of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 98.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 85.4 Thousand persons | -13.5% |
| 2001 | 79.1 Thousand persons | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 86 Thousand persons | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 109.3 Thousand persons | +27.1% |
| 2004 | 148.1 Thousand persons | +35.5% |
| 2005 | 199.3 Thousand persons | +34.6% |
| 2006 | 211.8 Thousand persons | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 207.5 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 197.5 Thousand persons | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 227.8 Thousand persons | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 307.3 Thousand persons | +34.9% |
| 2011 | 333.5 Thousand persons | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 405.9 Thousand persons | +21.7% |
| 2013 | 484.1 Thousand persons | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 431.4 Thousand persons | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 370.1 Thousand persons | -14.2% |
| 2016 | 318.8 Thousand persons | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 231.9 Thousand persons | -27.3% |
| 2018 | 160.4 Thousand persons | -30.8% |
| 2019 | 144.1 Thousand persons | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 117.4 Thousand persons | -18.5% |
| 2021 | 146.9 Thousand persons | +25.1% |
| 2022 | 145.2 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 132.4 Thousand persons | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 129.5 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 124.1 Thousand persons | -4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 98.7 Thousand persons | 98.7 Thousand persons | 98.7 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 155.18 Thousand persons | 79.1 Thousand persons | 227.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 318.75 Thousand persons | 144.1 Thousand persons | 484.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.58 Thousand persons | 117.4 Thousand persons | 146.9 Thousand persons | 6 |
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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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Portugal?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Portugal was 124.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 484.1 Thousand persons in 2013.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.1 Thousand persons in 2001.
- How does Portugal rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Portugal ranks 13th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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