Unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data (country) in Ireland
Ireland: Unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data (country) was 151 Thousand persons in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
151 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 17.8%
World rank
28th
of 47 countries
All-time high
340.1 Thousand persons
in 2011
All-time low
69.9 Thousand persons
in 2000
Years of data
29
1998–2026
Unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data in Ireland, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 151 Thousand persons for unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data in 2026.
The figure is up 17.8% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data in Ireland peaked at 340.1 Thousand persons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 69.9 Thousand persons, in 2000.
That places Ireland 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data (country) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 124.6 Thousand persons | — |
| 1999 | 89.4 Thousand persons | -28.3% |
| 2000 | 69.9 Thousand persons | -21.8% |
| 2001 | 72.6 Thousand persons | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 85.5 Thousand persons | +17.8% |
| 2003 | 87.7 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 87.9 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 91 Thousand persons | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 90.5 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 114.7 Thousand persons | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 189.4 Thousand persons | +65.1% |
| 2009 | 300.9 Thousand persons | +58.9% |
| 2010 | 335.7 Thousand persons | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 340.1 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 319.5 Thousand persons | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 276.8 Thousand persons | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 235.3 Thousand persons | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 206.8 Thousand persons | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 167.6 Thousand persons | -19.0% |
| 2017 | 144 Thousand persons | -14.1% |
| 2018 | 128.8 Thousand persons | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 110.6 Thousand persons | -14.1% |
| 2020 | 138.9 Thousand persons | +25.6% |
| 2021 | 130.1 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 112.6 Thousand persons | -13.5% |
| 2023 | 117.7 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 116.1 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 128.2 Thousand persons | +10.4% |
| 2026 | 151 Thousand persons | +17.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 151 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 219.2 Thousand persons, 69% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 151 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 220.8 Thousand persons, 68% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 107 Thousand persons | 89.4 Thousand persons | 124.6 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 119.01 Thousand persons | 69.9 Thousand persons | 300.9 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 226.52 Thousand persons | 110.6 Thousand persons | 340.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.8 Thousand persons | 112.6 Thousand persons | 151 Thousand persons | 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 unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data in Ireland?
- Unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data in Ireland was 151 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 340.1 Thousand persons in 2011.
- What is the lowest unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.9 Thousand persons in 2000.
- How does Ireland rank for unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data?
- Ireland ranks 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. 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 Unemployed persons by country of birth - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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