Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Portugal
Portugal: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 120.94 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Portugal, 1986–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Portugal stood at 120.94.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Portugal peaked at 269.39 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 85.12, in 2000.
Portugal ranks 44th of 94 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 40 years of available data.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 258.86 | — |
| 1987 | 222.76 | -13.9% |
| 1988 | 182.22 | -18.2% |
| 1989 | 151.94 | -16.6% |
| 1990 | 130.41 | -14.2% |
| 1991 | 111.17 | -14.8% |
| 1992 | 107.66 | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 131.69 | +22.3% |
| 1994 | 155.86 | +18.4% |
| 1995 | 154.86 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 165.89 | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 137.76 | -17.0% |
| 1998 | 105.34 | -23.5% |
| 1999 | 100.87 | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 85.12 | -15.6% |
| 2001 | 91.99 | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 108.33 | +17.8% |
| 2003 | 142.63 | +31.7% |
| 2004 | 136.28 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 164.74 | +20.9% |
| 2006 | 162.12 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 161.63 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 150.8 | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 167.88 | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 181.22 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 224.62 | +24.0% |
| 2012 | 269.39 | +19.9% |
| 2013 | 263.43 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 222.44 | -15.6% |
| 2015 | 192.34 | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 175.73 | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 143.67 | -18.2% |
| 2018 | 120.17 | -16.4% |
| 2019 | 107.93 | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 127.1 | +17.8% |
| 2021 | 128.29 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 108.43 | -15.5% |
| 2023 | 122.92 | +13.4% |
| 2024 | 125.91 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 120.94 | -3.9% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 120.94 is above the median for high income countries, which is 84.37, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 120.94 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.04, 1.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 203.94 | 151.94 | 258.86 | 4 |
| 1990s | 130.15 | 100.87 | 165.89 | 10 |
| 2000s | 137.15 | 85.12 | 167.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 190.09 | 107.93 | 269.39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 122.26 | 108.43 | 128.29 | 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 unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Portugal?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Portugal was 120.94 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 269.39 in 2012.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.12 in 2000.
- How does Portugal rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Portugal ranks 44th out of 94 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.