Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Ireland
Ireland: Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies was 168,513 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Ireland, 1955–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Ireland stood at 168,513 Persons.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Ireland peaked at 444,905 Persons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 46,517 Persons, in 1962.
That places Ireland 16th out of 22 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 55,992 Persons | — |
| 1956 | 62,550 Persons | +11.7% |
| 1957 | 69,475 Persons | +11.1% |
| 1958 | 64,817 Persons | -6.7% |
| 1959 | 60,508 Persons | -6.6% |
| 1960 | 52,667 Persons | -13.0% |
| 1961 | 46,742 Persons | -11.2% |
| 1962 | 46,517 Persons | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 50,208 Persons | +7.9% |
| 1964 | 48,258 Persons | -3.9% |
| 1965 | 49,667 Persons | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 48,133 Persons | -3.1% |
| 1967 | 50,024 Persons | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 53,064 Persons | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 51,340 Persons | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 58,779 Persons | +14.5% |
| 1971 | 57,238 Persons | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 66,567 Persons | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 62,034 Persons | -6.8% |
| 1974 | 67,146 Persons | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 96,168 Persons | +43.2% |
| 1976 | 107,813 Persons | +12.1% |
| 1977 | 106,409 Persons | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 99,248 Persons | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 89,644 Persons | -9.7% |
| 1980 | 101,480 Persons | +13.2% |
| 1981 | 127,872 Persons | +26.0% |
| 1982 | 156,591 Persons | +22.5% |
| 1983 | 192,689 Persons | +23.1% |
| 1984 | 214,162 Persons | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 230,585 Persons | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 236,404 Persons | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 247,330 Persons | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 241,399 Persons | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 231,556 Persons | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 224,711 Persons | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 253,947 Persons | +13.0% |
| 1992 | 283,142 Persons | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 294,279 Persons | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 282,413 Persons | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 277,767 Persons | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 279,235 Persons | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 254,379 Persons | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 227,096 Persons | -10.7% |
| 1999 | 193,236 Persons | -14.9% |
| 2000 | 155,398 Persons | -19.6% |
| 2001 | 142,253 Persons | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 162,465 Persons | +14.2% |
| 2003 | 172,414 Persons | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 166,013 Persons | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 157,117 Persons | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 157,398 Persons | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 162,309 Persons | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 226,735 Persons | +39.7% |
| 2009 | 398,159 Persons | +75.6% |
| 2010 | 441,689 Persons | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 444,905 Persons | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 435,694 Persons | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 418,465 Persons | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 383,461 Persons | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 343,269 Persons | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 302,661 Persons | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 258,580 Persons | -14.6% |
| 2018 | 220,065 Persons | -14.9% |
| 2019 | 191,528 Persons | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 208,487 Persons | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 175,360 Persons | -15.9% |
| 2022 | 179,876 Persons | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 179,422 Persons | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 170,916 Persons | -4.7% |
| 2025 | 168,513 Persons | -1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 62,668 Persons | 55,992 Persons | 69,475 Persons | 5 |
| 1960s | 49,662 Persons | 46,517 Persons | 53,064 Persons | 10 |
| 1970s | 81,105 Persons | 57,238 Persons | 107,813 Persons | 10 |
| 1980s | 198,007 Persons | 101,480 Persons | 247,330 Persons | 10 |
| 1990s | 257,020 Persons | 193,236 Persons | 294,279 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 190,026 Persons | 142,253 Persons | 398,159 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 344,032 Persons | 191,528 Persons | 444,905 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 180,429 Persons | 168,513 Persons | 208,487 Persons | 6 |
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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 infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Ireland?
- Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Ireland was 168,513 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 444,905 Persons in 2011.
- What is the lowest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,517 Persons in 1962.
- How does Ireland rank for infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies?
- Ireland ranks 16th out of 22 countries with data for 2025.
- Is infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies statistics is a subset of the Infra-annual Labour Force Statistics database, which contains predominantly quarterly and monthly statistics, and associated statistical methodological information, for the OECD member countries and selected other economies. There are basically two sources for unemployment statistics: labour force surveys and administrative data. Surveys are based on standard methodology and procedures used all over the world while administrative data are subject to national legislations which evolve through time. Consequently registered unemployment data are not comparable across countries. The relationship between survey and registered unemployment is not the same for all countries. Number of registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates are presented here because they are monthly and quickly available after their reference period. The job vacancies data provides estimates of the number of unfilled job vacancies across national economies. Series give an indication of the labour demand while the unemployment is linked with the labour supply.