Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Ireland
Ireland: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 32.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
32.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 15.9%
World rank
31st
of 48 countries
All-time high
203.7 Thousand persons
in 2012
All-time low
22.5 Thousand persons
in 2001
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Ireland, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 32.1 Thousand persons for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in 2025.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and down 73.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Ireland peaked at 203.7 Thousand persons in 2012 and was at its lowest, 22.5 Thousand persons, in 2001.
That places Ireland 31st out of 48 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.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 43.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 29.1 Thousand persons | -33.4% |
| 2001 | 22.5 Thousand persons | -22.7% |
| 2002 | 23.3 Thousand persons | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 30 Thousand persons | +28.8% |
| 2004 | 29.8 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 30.1 Thousand persons | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 30.6 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 32.9 Thousand persons | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 40 Thousand persons | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 81.1 Thousand persons | +102.7% |
| 2010 | 154.7 Thousand persons | +90.8% |
| 2011 | 194.7 Thousand persons | +25.9% |
| 2012 | 203.7 Thousand persons | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 178.1 Thousand persons | -12.6% |
| 2014 | 147.4 Thousand persons | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 121.2 Thousand persons | -17.8% |
| 2016 | 98.4 Thousand persons | -18.8% |
| 2017 | 70.8 Thousand persons | -28.0% |
| 2018 | 49.9 Thousand persons | -29.5% |
| 2019 | 38.8 Thousand persons | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 32.2 Thousand persons | -17.0% |
| 2021 | 45.6 Thousand persons | +41.6% |
| 2022 | 35.1 Thousand persons | -23.0% |
| 2023 | 31.3 Thousand persons | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 27.7 Thousand persons | -11.5% |
| 2025 | 32.1 Thousand persons | +15.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.7 Thousand persons | 43.7 Thousand persons | 43.7 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 34.94 Thousand persons | 22.5 Thousand persons | 81.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 125.77 Thousand persons | 38.8 Thousand persons | 203.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 34 Thousand persons | 27.7 Thousand persons | 45.6 Thousand 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 persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Ireland?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Ireland was 32.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 203.7 Thousand persons in 2012.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.5 Thousand persons in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Ireland ranks 31st out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.5%. 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 Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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