Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Ireland
Ireland: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 137,200 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Ireland, 1998–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 137,200 Persons for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.5% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Ireland peaked at 343,600 Persons in 2012 and was at its lowest, 65,800 Persons, in 2001.
That places Ireland 34th out of 46 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.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 121,625 Persons | — |
| 1999 | 97,900 Persons | -19.5% |
| 2000 | 75,400 Persons | -23.0% |
| 2001 | 65,800 Persons | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 77,600 Persons | +17.9% |
| 2003 | 84,100 Persons | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 86,300 Persons | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 88,600 Persons | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 94,400 Persons | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 116,400 Persons | +23.3% |
| 2008 | 159,800 Persons | +37.3% |
| 2009 | 290,800 Persons | +82.0% |
| 2010 | 327,400 Persons | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 342,500 Persons | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 343,600 Persons | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 308,500 Persons | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 267,500 Persons | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 226,200 Persons | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 194,900 Persons | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 157,900 Persons | -19.0% |
| 2018 | 137,500 Persons | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 120,900 Persons | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 136,700 Persons | +13.1% |
| 2021 | 160,100 Persons | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 120,600 Persons | -24.7% |
| 2023 | 120,300 Persons | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 123,000 Persons | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 137,200 Persons | +11.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 137,200 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 273,650 Persons, 50% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 137,200 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269,500 Persons, 51% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 109,762 Persons | 97,900 Persons | 121,625 Persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 113,920 Persons | 65,800 Persons | 290,800 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 242,690 Persons | 120,900 Persons | 343,600 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 132,983 Persons | 120,300 Persons | 160,100 Persons | 6 |
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 labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Ireland?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Ireland was 137,200 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 343,600 Persons in 2012.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 65,800 Persons in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Ireland ranks 34th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. 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 Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.