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For that indicator, we provide data for Portugal from 1991 to 2020. The average value for Portugal during that period was 18.52 percent with a minimum of 8.25 percent in 2000 and a maximum of 38.15 percent in 2013.
The latest value from 2020 is 16.88 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 182
countries is 15.95 percent.
See the global rankings for that indicator or
use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
We present the rate of youth unemployment for Portugal and other countries. Youth unemployment is the percent of 15-24 year olds who are part of the labor force but are unemployed. Recall that the labor force includes the employed and the unemployed people.
Definition: Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
