Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Ireland
Ireland: Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit was 2,526 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,526 Million euro
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
15th
of 46 countries
All-time high
7,258 Million euro
in 2020
All-time low
968.49 Million euro
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 2,526 Million euro for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in 2024.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Ireland peaked at 7,258 Million euro in 2020 and was at its lowest, 968.49 Million euro, in 1990.
Ireland ranks 15th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 968.49 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 1,136 Million euro | +17.3% |
| 1992 | 1,332 Million euro | +17.2% |
| 1993 | 1,377 Million euro | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 1,382 Million euro | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 1,412 Million euro | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 1,524 Million euro | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 1,573 Million euro | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 1,452 Million euro | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 1,393 Million euro | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 1,429 Million euro | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 1,520 Million euro | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 1,817 Million euro | +19.5% |
| 2003 | 1,958 Million euro | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 2,099 Million euro | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 2,170 Million euro | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 2,419 Million euro | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 2,737 Million euro | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 3,397 Million euro | +24.1% |
| 2009 | 5,073 Million euro | +49.3% |
| 2010 | 5,473 Million euro | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 5,195 Million euro | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 4,684 Million euro | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 4,370 Million euro | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 3,950 Million euro | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 3,669 Million euro | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 3,281 Million euro | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 2,834 Million euro | -13.6% |
| 2018 | 2,470 Million euro | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 2,183 Million euro | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 7,258 Million euro | +232.5% |
| 2021 | 6,086 Million euro | -16.2% |
| 2022 | 2,493 Million euro | -59.0% |
| 2023 | 2,409 Million euro | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 2,526 Million euro | +4.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2,526 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,432 Million euro, 1.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2,526 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,833 Million euro, 1.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +232.5% | 2,183 Million euro | 7,258 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,355 Million euro | 968.49 Million euro | 1,573 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,462 Million euro | 1,429 Million euro | 5,073 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,811 Million euro | 2,183 Million euro | 5,473 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,154 Million euro | 2,409 Million euro | 7,258 Million euro | 5 |
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 expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Ireland?
- Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Ireland was 2,526 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 7,258 Million euro in 2020.
- What is the lowest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 968.49 Million euro in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and?
- Ireland ranks 15th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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