Youth employment by educational attainment level in Portugal
Portugal: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 32.2 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
32.2 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
21st
of 47 countries
All-time high
385.2 Thousand persons
in 1987
All-time low
25.6 Thousand persons
in 2021
Years of data
40
1986–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Portugal, 1986–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, youth employment by educational attainment level in Portugal stood at 32.2 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Portugal peaked at 385.2 Thousand persons in 1987 and was at its lowest, 25.6 Thousand persons, in 2021.
Portugal ranks 21st of 47 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.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 371.3 Thousand persons | — |
| 1987 | 385.2 Thousand persons | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 378.5 Thousand persons | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 368.7 Thousand persons | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 379.1 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 346.2 Thousand persons | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 268.9 Thousand persons | -22.3% |
| 1993 | 232.9 Thousand persons | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 213.8 Thousand persons | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 176 Thousand persons | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 143.8 Thousand persons | -18.3% |
| 1997 | 147.7 Thousand persons | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 155 Thousand persons | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 153 Thousand persons | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 145.1 Thousand persons | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 145.3 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 132.2 Thousand persons | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 109.2 Thousand persons | -17.4% |
| 2004 | 99.7 Thousand persons | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 80.9 Thousand persons | -18.9% |
| 2006 | 75.9 Thousand persons | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 75.4 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 68.3 Thousand persons | -9.4% |
| 2009 | 58 Thousand persons | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 46.4 Thousand persons | -20.0% |
| 2011 | 38.2 Thousand persons | -17.7% |
| 2012 | 30.6 Thousand persons | -19.9% |
| 2013 | 31.4 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 32.1 Thousand persons | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 32.1 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 34.8 Thousand persons | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 36.5 Thousand persons | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 39.2 Thousand persons | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 41.4 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 29.3 Thousand persons | -29.2% |
| 2021 | 25.6 Thousand persons | -12.6% |
| 2022 | 29.2 Thousand persons | +14.1% |
| 2023 | 33.5 Thousand persons | +14.7% |
| 2024 | 32.3 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 32.2 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 32.2 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 32.2 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 90% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 375.93 Thousand persons | 368.7 Thousand persons | 385.2 Thousand persons | 4 |
| 1990s | 221.64 Thousand persons | 143.8 Thousand persons | 379.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 99 Thousand persons | 58 Thousand persons | 145.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.27 Thousand persons | 30.6 Thousand persons | 46.4 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.35 Thousand persons | 25.6 Thousand persons | 33.5 Thousand 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 youth employment by educational attainment level in Portugal?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Portugal was 32.2 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 385.2 Thousand persons in 1987.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.6 Thousand persons in 2021.
- How does Portugal rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Portugal ranks 21st out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. 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 Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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