“Unemployment registered in June dropped again, being the lowest ever (277,742 people), in the months of June, with a reduction of -2.8% (-8,113 people) compared to the previous month and -1.7% below the level observed in June 2022 (-4,711 people)”, says a statement from the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security, which cites data from the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP).

As for long-term unemployment, the downward trend continued, with a chain decrease of -1.9% (-2,139 people), standing -18.8% below the level recorded in June 2022 (-25,842 people).