Portugal Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Portugal's youth unemployment stood at 20.22% in 2025, a decline of +1.55pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.86% by 2026. Portugal ranked 135th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 19.10% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 19.48% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.22% | −1.55pp | #135 |
| 2024 | 21.77% | +1.30pp | #143 |
| 2023 | 20.46% | +1.28pp | #138 |
| 2022 | 19.18% | −4.24pp | #129 |
| 2021 | 23.42% | +0.96pp | #137 |
| 2020 | 22.46% | +4.13pp | #127 |
| 2019 | 18.33% | −1.91pp | #122 |
| 2018 | 20.24% | −3.57pp | #127 |
| 2017 | 23.80% | −4.00pp | #137 |
| 2016 | 27.80% | −3.99pp | #151 |
| 2015 | 31.79% | −2.88pp | #154 |
| 2014 | 34.66% | −3.79pp | #159 |
| 2013 | 38.45% | +0.47pp | #169 |
| 2012 | 37.98% | +7.67pp | #171 |
| 2011 | 30.31% | +7.55pp | #153 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's youth unemployment was 20.22% in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's youth unemployment peaked at 38.45% in 2013.
The lowest youth unemployment in Portugal was 8.25% in 2000.
Portugal ranks 135th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's youth unemployment is projected to reach 19.86% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Portugal in 2025 was 20.22%. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_youth-unemployment,
title = {Portugal Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}