Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) in Portugal
Portugal: Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) was 12.1 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
12.1
Change on year
up 13.1%
World rank
4th
of 33 countries
All-time high
12.1
in 2012
All-time low
1.4
in 1991
Years of data
22
1986–2014
Youth long-term unemployment rate in Portugal, 1986–2014
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2014, youth long-term unemployment rate in Portugal stood at 12.1. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.1% on the previous year and up 132.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth long-term unemployment rate in Portugal peaked at 12.1 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 1991.
Portugal ranks 4th of 33 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5.4 | — |
| 1987 | 4.5 | -16.7% |
| 1988 | 3.7 | -17.8% |
| 1989 | 2.4 | -35.1% |
| 1990 | 2.7 | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 1.4 | -48.1% |
| 1992 | 2.1 | +50.0% |
| 1993 | 3.4 | +61.9% |
| 1994 | 4.1 | +20.6% |
| 1995 | 5 | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 6.5 | +30.0% |
| 1997 | 4.5 | -30.8% |
| 1998 | 4.6 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 5.2 | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 6.9 | +32.7% |
| 2007 | 6 | -13.0% |
| 2008 | 6.3 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 6.7 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 10 | +49.3% |
| 2012 | 12.1 | +21.0% |
| 2013 | 10.7 | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 12.1 | +13.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 12.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.8, 3.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 12.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.45, 2.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4 | 2.4 | 5.4 | 4 |
| 1990s | 3.81 | 1.4 | 6.5 | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.1 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 4 |
| 2010s | 10.32 | 6.7 | 12.1 | 5 |
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 long-term unemployment rate in Portugal?
- Youth long-term unemployment rate in Portugal was 12.1 in 2014, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth long-term unemployment rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 12.1 in 2012.
- What is the lowest youth long-term unemployment rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 1991.
- How does Portugal rank for youth long-term unemployment rate?
- Portugal ranks 4th out of 33 countries with data for 2014.
- Is youth long-term unemployment rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.7%. 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 long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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