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Unemployment Benefit Recipients Decrease by 5.3% in One Year

In July, the number of unemployment benefit recipients fell compared to the previous year but increased compared to June.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to recent data, the number of unemployment benefit recipients dropped by 5.3% in July compared to the previous year. This decrease represents a reduction of 9,416 people receiving unemployment benefits since July of last year.

However, compared to the previous month, June 2023, the number of recipients recorded an increase of 0.5%. This rise suggests a seasonal variation in unemployment data during the summer.

The information was reported by various sources, including Notícias ao Minuto and Observador, highlighting the significant difference between annual and monthly data regarding unemployment benefits.

This set of data forms part of a broader analysis of the labor market and current economic trends in Portugal.

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