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More than 50% of unemployed in the first quarter without jobs by June

Data from the INE reveal that over half of the unemployed in the first quarter of this year failed to re-enter the job market by June.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to data released today by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), more than 50% of individuals who were unemployed in the first quarter of this year remained jobless until June. This information has been reported by several sources, including RTP and Notícias ao Minuto.

Additionally, the data indicate that about 30% of the unemployed found work during the second quarter of this year. These statistics reflect the labor market situation during a period of economic recovery but still highlight significant challenges for the reintegration of unemployed individuals.

The continued high unemployment rate at this stage suggests that many individuals are struggling to reintegrate into the job market, despite some having managed to secure employment.

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