Portugal Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Portugal unemployment rate for 2021 was 6.65%, a 0.14% decline from 2020.
- Portugal unemployment rate for 2020 was 6.79%, a 0.33% increase from 2019.
- Portugal unemployment rate for 2019 was 6.46%, a 0.53% decline from 2018.
- Portugal unemployment rate for 2018 was 6.99%, a 1.88% decline from 2017.
Portugal Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2021 |
6.65% |
-0.14% |
2020 |
6.79% |
0.33% |
2019 |
6.46% |
-0.53% |
2018 |
6.99% |
-1.88% |
2017 |
8.87% |
-2.20% |
2016 |
11.07% |
-1.37% |
2015 |
12.44% |
-1.45% |
2014 |
13.89% |
-2.29% |
2013 |
16.18% |
0.65% |
2012 |
15.53% |
2.85% |
2011 |
12.68% |
1.91% |
2010 |
10.77% |
1.34% |
2009 |
9.43% |
1.88% |
2008 |
7.55% |
-0.41% |
2007 |
7.96% |
0.31% |
2006 |
7.65% |
0.07% |
2005 |
7.58% |
1.26% |
2004 |
6.32% |
0.19% |
2003 |
6.13% |
1.63% |
2002 |
4.50% |
0.67% |
2001 |
3.83% |
0.02% |
2000 |
3.81% |
-0.77% |
1999 |
4.58% |
-0.07% |
1998 |
4.65% |
-1.92% |
1997 |
6.57% |
-0.73% |
1996 |
7.30% |
0.24% |
1995 |
7.06% |
0.35% |
1994 |
6.71% |
1.41% |
1993 |
5.30% |
1.32% |
1992 |
3.98% |
0.06% |
1991 |
3.92% |
0.06% |