Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Ireland
Ireland: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 4.86 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Ireland, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Ireland stood at 4.86.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Ireland peaked at 15.77 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 3.68, in 2001.
That places Ireland 107th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 15.77 | — |
| 1992 | 15.02 | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 15.57 | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 14.54 | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 11.97 | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 11.69 | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 10.19 | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 7.7 | -24.5% |
| 1999 | 5.8 | -24.6% |
| 2000 | 4.32 | -25.6% |
| 2001 | 3.68 | -14.7% |
| 2002 | 4.22 | +14.4% |
| 2003 | 4.48 | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 4.49 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 4.24 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 4.36 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 4.98 | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 6.77 | +36.0% |
| 2009 | 12.61 | +86.1% |
| 2010 | 14.53 | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 15.35 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 15.45 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 13.73 | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 11.86 | -13.7% |
| 2015 | 9.91 | -16.4% |
| 2016 | 8.37 | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 6.71 | -19.8% |
| 2018 | 5.74 | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 4.95 | -13.8% |
| 2020 | 5.62 | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 6.36 | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 4.46 | -29.8% |
| 2023 | 4.24 | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 4.3 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 4.63 | +7.7% |
| 2026 | 4.88 | +5.3% |
| 2027 | 4.86 | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.03 | 5.8 | 15.77 | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.41 | 3.68 | 12.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.66 | 4.95 | 15.45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.92 | 4.24 | 6.36 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 104 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4.93 compare
- 105 New Zealand 4.91 compare
- 106 Uzbekistan 4.89 compare
- 108 Maldives 4.81 compare
- 109 Turkmenistan 4.75 compare
- 110 Dominican Republic 4.73 compare
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 (ilo modelled estimates) in Ireland?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Ireland was 4.86 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 15.77 in 1991.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.68 in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Ireland ranks 107th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. 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 (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. 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 ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.