Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment quarterly in Portugal
Portugal: Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment quarterly was 37.3 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
37.3
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
13th
of 47 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.
Analysis
In 2026, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) - % of total in Portugal stood at 37.3.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 32.5% 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 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Persons in long-term: % of total unemployment quarterly in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 38.9 | — |
| 1999 | 38.9 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 43 | +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 | 37.3 | +3.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 37.3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.2, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 37.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 28.5, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 2 |
| 2000s | 43.25 | 32.3 | 50.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.95 | 41.1 | 59.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.79 | 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 37.3 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 13th out of 47 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 32.5%. 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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