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06.05.202610:00:00UTC+00Portugal Jobless Rate Edges Higher to 6.1% in Q1 2026

Portugal’s unemployment rate rose to 6.1% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 5.8% recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data updated on 06 May 2026. The latest reading marks a modest deterioration in labour market conditions after a period of relative stability.

The increase suggests some cooling in hiring momentum at the start of the year, with more people actively seeking work compared to late 2025. While the shift is not dramatic, the move above the previous quarter’s level will likely draw attention from policymakers and investors watching for early signs of stress in Portugal’s economy.

Market participants will now be looking for further data in the coming quarters to determine whether the uptick in unemployment is a temporary adjustment or the beginning of a more sustained trend in the Portuguese labour market.

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