Unemployed persons by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region in Ireland
Ireland: Unemployed persons by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region was 137.2 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployed persons by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region in Ireland, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployed persons by educational attainment level and nuts 2 region in Ireland is 137.2, measured 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, unemployed persons by educational attainment level and nuts 2 region in Ireland peaked at 343.6 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 65.8, in 2001.
That places Ireland 71st out of 442 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 97.9 | 97.9 | 97.9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 113.92 | 65.8 | 290.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 242.69 | 120.9 | 343.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.98 | 120.3 | 160.1 | 6 |
More work & labour data for Ireland
- 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)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 64.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 70.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployed persons by educational attainment level and nuts 2 region in Ireland?
- Unemployed persons by educational attainment level and nuts 2 region in Ireland was 137.2 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unemployed persons by educational attainment level and nuts 2 region recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 343.6 in 2012.
- What is the lowest unemployed persons by educational attainment level and nuts 2 region recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.8 in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for unemployed persons by educational attainment level and nuts 2 region?
- Ireland ranks 71st out of 442 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployed persons by educational attainment level and nuts 2 region 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 Eurostat, published as part of Unemployed persons by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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