Portugal's unemployment rate is about 8% and rising. And if you don't speak the language, it's almost impossible to find a job. But you might have luck if your dad is Portuguese and taught you the language. And it's a cheaper place to live than Northern IrelandSpain is even worse – 13.7% unemployment expected to rise to 17% over the next 18 months.the job situation is horrible everywhere in Europe at the moment. 3 years ago 1 person rated this as good informative