Employment expectations indicators - monthly data in Ireland
Ireland: Employment expectations indicators - monthly data was 97.2 Index in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
97.2 Index
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
31st
of 42 countries
All-time high
116.8 Index
in 1998
All-time low
74.4 Index
in 2008
Years of data
42
1985–2026
Employment expectations indicators - monthly data in Ireland, 1985–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Index.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 97.2 Index for employment expectations indicators - monthly data in 2026.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment expectations indicators - monthly data in Ireland peaked at 116.8 Index in 1998 and was at its lowest, 74.4 Index, in 2008.
That places Ireland 31st out of 42 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment expectations indicators - monthly data in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 94.5 Index | — |
| 1986 | 93.3 Index | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 90.2 Index | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 98.9 Index | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 104.4 Index | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 95 Index | -9.0% |
| 1991 | 93.8 Index | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 82.3 Index | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 86.5 Index | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 99.5 Index | +15.0% |
| 1995 | 98.9 Index | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 106 Index | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 112.9 Index | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 116.8 Index | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 113.4 Index | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 113.7 Index | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 102.7 Index | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 102.4 Index | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 102.4 Index | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 95 Index | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 103.5 Index | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 107.5 Index | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 97.8 Index | -9.0% |
| 2008 | 74.4 Index | -23.9% |
| 2009 | 82 Index | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 86.8 Index | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 94 Index | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 97.1 Index | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 106.2 Index | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 109.3 Index | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 107.8 Index | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 108 Index | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 103.9 Index | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 103.9 Index | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 103 Index | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 98.6 Index | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 108.6 Index | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 98.7 Index | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 101 Index | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 97.4 Index | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 93.7 Index | -3.8% |
| 2026 | 97.2 Index | +3.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 97.2 Index is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 102.3 Index, 95% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 97.2 Index is below the median for high income countries, which is 102.3 Index, 95% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 96.26 Index | 90.2 Index | 104.4 Index | 5 |
| 1990s | 100.51 Index | 82.3 Index | 116.8 Index | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.14 Index | 74.4 Index | 113.7 Index | 10 |
| 2010s | 102 Index | 86.8 Index | 109.3 Index | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.31 Index | 93.7 Index | 108.6 Index | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More work & labour data for Ireland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4574 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4405 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9335 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,354 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,447 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,638 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,286 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment expectations indicators - monthly data in Ireland?
- Employment expectations indicators - monthly data in Ireland was 97.2 Index in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employment expectations indicators - monthly data recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 116.8 Index in 1998.
- What is the lowest employment expectations indicators - monthly data recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.4 Index in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for employment expectations indicators - monthly data?
- Ireland ranks 31st out of 42 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employment expectations indicators - monthly data rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employment expectations indicators - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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