Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total in Portugal
Portugal: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total was 35.6% in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
35.6%
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
14th
of 45 countries
All-time high
59.3%
in 2014
All-time low
32.3%
in 2002
Years of data
29
1998–2026
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total in Portugal, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2026, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total in Portugal stood at 35.6%.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total in Portugal peaked at 59.3% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 32.3%, in 2002.
That places Portugal 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 38.9% | — |
| 1999 | 38.9% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 43.0% | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 34.7% | -19.3% |
| 2002 | 32.3% | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 38.5% | +19.2% |
| 2004 | 45.4% | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 49.2% | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 50.1% | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 47.3% | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 47.8% | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 52.4% | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 47.3% | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 51.1% | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 58.1% | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 59.3% | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 56.8% | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 55.3% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 46.3% | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 41.1% | -11.2% |
| 2019 | 41.8% | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 35.2% | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 48.1% | +36.6% |
| 2022 | 41.6% | -13.5% |
| 2023 | 35.7% | -14.2% |
| 2024 | 37.5% | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 36.1% | -3.7% |
| 2026 | 35.6% | -1.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 35.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.4%, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 35.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.8%, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.9% | 38.9% | 38.9% | 2 |
| 2000s | 43.2% | 32.3% | 50.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.0% | 41.1% | 59.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.5% | 35.2% | 48.1% | 7 |
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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total in Portugal?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total in Portugal was 35.6% in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 59.3% in 2014.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.3% in 2002.
- How does Portugal rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total?
- Portugal ranks 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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) - % of total unemployment - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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