Highest Unemployment in Portugal

Top 100 cities ranked by highest unemployment

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Highest Unemployment — Portugal

1 Azinhaga 14 6.2%

2 Paços 17 6.2%

3 Nine 04 6.2%

4 Póvoa de Lanhoso 04 6.2%

5 Nevogilde 17 6.2%

6 Parchal 09 6.2%

7 Alcanede 18 6.2%

8 Angeiras 17 6.2%

9 Vila Franca do Campo 23 6.2%

10 Refojos de Basto 04 6.2%

11 Peso da Régua 21 6.2%

12 Brito 04 6.2%

13 Louriçal 13 6.2%

14 Valongo 02 6.2%

15 Castro Marim 09 6.2%

16 Antanhol 07 6.2%

17 Cruz 17 6.2%

18 Camacha 10 6.2%

19 Quinta de Santo António 19 6.2%

20 Salvaterra de Magos 18 6.2%

21 Vila Nova de Paiva 22 6.2%

22 Árvore 17 6.2%

23 Ribeira Grande 23 6.2%

24 Bela Vista 17 6.2%

25 Mêda 11 6.2%

26 Ventosa 14 6.2%

27 Caranguejeira 13 6.2%

28 Alvor 09 6.2%

29 Marco da Oliveirinha 02 6.2%

30 Barro 02 6.2%

31 Gemunde 17 6.2%

32 Vidago 21 6.2%

33 Cabo Ruivo 14 6.2%

34 Assafarge 07 6.2%

35 Nogueira da Regedoura 02 6.2%

36 Aljustrel 03 6.2%

37 Macieira de Cambra 02 6.2%

38 Miramar 17 6.2%

39 Merelim 04 6.2%

40 Intendente 14 6.2%

41 Galegos 04 6.2%

42 São Miguel do Couto 17 6.2%

43 São Mamede 14 6.2%

44 Monchique 09 6.2%

45 Urgeses 04 6.2%

46 Riachos 18 6.2%

47 Nogueira 17 6.2%

48 Aguiar da Beira 11 6.2%

49 Santa Luzia 10 6.2%

50 São Pedro do Sul 22 6.2%

51 Bairro Silva Braga 17 6.2%

52 Pataias 13 6.2%

53 Santa Maria de Avioso 17 6.2%

54 Poiares 07 6.2%

55 Vilela 21 6.2%

56 Barrosas 17 6.2%

57 São Roque 02 6.2%

58 Carregal do Sal 22 6.2%

59 Trafaria 19 6.2%

60 Moreira de Conegos 04 6.2%

61 Corujeira de Dentro 10 6.2%

62 Lamas 02 6.2%

63 Branca 02 6.2%

64 Sertã 06 6.2%

65 Sernancelhe 22 6.2%

66 Bairro do Loreto 07 6.2%

67 Palmeira 04 6.2%

68 Olival 17 6.2%

69 Vila do Bispo 09 6.2%

70 Oleiros 06 6.2%

71 Taipas 04 6.2%

72 Caldelas 04 6.2%

73 Boticas 21 6.2%

74 Monte Real 13 6.2%

75 Marinhais 18 6.2%

76 São Gonçalo 10 6.2%

77 Vieira de Leiria 13 6.2%

78 Odemira 03 6.2%

79 Redondo 08 6.2%

80 Bombarral 13 6.2%

81 Aljezur 09 6.2%

82 Ribeira de Pena 21 6.2%

83 Arazede 07 6.2%

84 Vidigueira 03 6.2%

85 Ribeira Brava 10 6.2%

86 Milharado 14 6.2%

87 Olival Basto 14 6.2%

88 Eixo 02 6.2%

89 Cova da Moura 14 6.2%

90 Vila da Lixa 17 6.2%

91 Fontanelas 14 6.2%

92 Armação de Pêra 09 6.2%

93 Vila Nova da Telha 17 6.2%

94 Santa Cruz 10 6.2%

95 Porto de Mós 13 6.2%

96 Gandra 17 6.2%

97 Lobão 02 6.2%

98 Marinhas 04 6.2%

99 Praia da Vitória 23 6.2%

100 São Vicente 10 6.2%

Cities with the highest unemployment rates in Portugal face significant economic challenges. Azinhaga has an unemployment rate of 6.2%. These communities often struggle with limited job opportunities, industry decline, or seasonal employment patterns.

High unemployment can have cascading effects on a community, including reduced consumer spending, lower tax revenues, and increased demand for social services. Understanding the causes — whether structural, cyclical, or seasonal — is important for developing effective solutions.

Many cities with high unemployment are actively working to diversify their economies, attract new industries, and invest in workforce development programs to help residents gain skills for in-demand occupations.

Did You Know?

1. In Azinhaga, about 1 in 16 workers is looking for a job.
2. Seasonal economies (tourism, agriculture) can cause unemployment rates to fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
3. Many high-unemployment cities have seen improvement through targeted economic development and workforce training programs.

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