Portugal—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #49 of 187
Latest Value
20.2%
2025
YoY Change
-7.1%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#49
of 187 countries
Maximum
38.5%
2013
Minimum
8.2%
2000
CAGR
+3.7%
26 years
Last
20.2%
Previous
21.8%
Highest
38.5%
Lowest
8.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.2% | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 21.8% | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 20.5% | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 19.2% | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 23.4% | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 22.5% | +22.6% |
| 2019 | 18.3% | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 20.2% | -15.0% |
| 2017 | 23.8% | -14.4% |
| 2016 | 27.8% | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 31.8% | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 34.7% | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 38.5% | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 38.0% | +25.3% |
| 2011 | 30.3% | +33.2% |
| 2010 | 22.8% | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 20.3% | +21.9% |
| 2008 | 16.7% | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 16.7% | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 16.5% | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 16.2% | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 14.0% | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 13.5% | +29.1% |
| 2002 | 10.4% | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 9.0% | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 8.2% |
Top Countries — Youth Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djibouti | 76.8% | 2025 |
| 2 | South Africa | 59.9% | 2025 |
| 3 | Eswatini | 54.3% | 2025 |
| 4 | Libya | 50.1% | 2025 |
| 5 | Botswana | 46.0% | 2025 |
| 6 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 41.9% | 2025 |
| 7 | Congo, Rep. | 40.5% | 2025 |
| 8 | Jordan | 38.9% | 2025 |
| 9 | Tunisia | 38.1% | 2025 |
| 10 | Namibia | 38.0% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
Methodology
Data compiled by ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →