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2026.11.0411:00:00UTC+00Portugal’s Jobless Rate Edges Up to 5.5% in Q3 2026

Portugal’s unemployment rate ticked higher in the third quarter of 2026, rising to 5.5% from 5.3% in the previous quarter. The shift marks a modest deterioration in labor market conditions after relative stability in the second quarter of the year.

The latest figure, covering the third quarter of 2026, suggests that while Portugal continues to maintain relatively low unemployment by historical standards, upward pressure on joblessness has begun to emerge. The previous reading for the second quarter of 2026 had shown the rate holding at 5.3%, indicating a more favorable backdrop for employment at that time.

The updated data, released on 4 November 2026, will likely draw attention from policymakers and investors assessing the strength of Portugal’s economic momentum heading into the final months of the year, particularly as they watch for signs of whether the recent uptick is temporary or the start of a more persistent trend.

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