Unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Ireland
Ireland: Unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 was 3.31 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Ireland, 2006–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 3.31 for unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in 2024.
The figure is up 23.2% on the previous year and down 65.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Ireland peaked at 12.94 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.68, in 2023.
Ireland ranks 47th of 82 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.56 | — |
| 2007 | 3.92 | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 5.08 | +29.4% |
| 2009 | 9.9 | +95.1% |
| 2010 | 11.86 | +19.8% |
| 2011 | 12.79 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 12.94 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 11.37 | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 9.62 | -15.4% |
| 2015 | 7.89 | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 6.66 | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 5.26 | -20.9% |
| 2018 | 4.33 | -17.9% |
| 2019 | 3.64 | -15.8% |
| 2020 | 4.02 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 4.68 | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 3.61 | -22.8% |
| 2023 | 2.68 | -25.7% |
| 2024 | 3.31 | +23.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 3.31 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.55, 73% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 3.31 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.86, 56% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.61 | 3.56 | 9.9 | 4 |
| 2010s | 8.64 | 3.64 | 12.94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.66 | 2.68 | 4.68 | 5 |
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 unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Ireland?
- Unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 in Ireland was 3.31 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.94 in 2012.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.68 in 2023.
- How does Ireland rank for unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54?
- Ireland ranks 47th out of 82 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment rate for persons ages 25 to 54 (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Prime-age refers to persons aged 25 to 54 years. The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination Indicators (GEND) database description.