Ireland vs United Kingdom: Unemployment, female (% of female labor force)
Ireland
4.6%
in 2025
United Kingdom
4.6%
in 2025
Ireland rank
116th
United Kingdom rank
117th
Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) over time
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 4.6% against 4.6% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 43 shared years of data; in 1983 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 116th and United Kingdom ranks 117th of 181 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 4 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.0% | 9.7% | 8.3% | Ireland |
| 1990s | 12.4% | 6.6% | 5.8% | Ireland |
| 2000s | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.0% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 5.7% | 3.6% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 4.1% | 0.8% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher unemployment, female (% of female labor force), Ireland or United Kingdom?
- Ireland, at 4.6% against 4.6% in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in unemployment, female (% of female labor force) between Ireland and United Kingdom?
- 0.0%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for unemployment, female (% of female labor force)?
- Ireland ranks 116th and United Kingdom ranks 117th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Unemployment, female (% of female labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.