Unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data in Ireland
Ireland: Unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data was 5.1% in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
5.1%
Change on year
up 15.9%
World rank
30th
of 47 countries
All-time high
15.3%
in 2011
All-time low
3.9%
in 2000
Years of data
29
1998–2026
Unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data in Ireland, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 5.1% for unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data in 2026.
The figure is up 15.9% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data in Ireland peaked at 15.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2000.
Ireland ranks 30th of 47 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 rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7.7% | — |
| 1999 | 5.2% | -32.5% |
| 2000 | 3.9% | -25.0% |
| 2001 | 4.0% | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 4.6% | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 4.6% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4.4% | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 4.4% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4.2% | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 4.9% | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 8.1% | +65.3% |
| 2009 | 13.3% | +64.2% |
| 2010 | 15.1% | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 15.3% | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 14.5% | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 12.4% | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 10.5% | -15.3% |
| 2015 | 9.1% | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 7.2% | -20.9% |
| 2017 | 6.1% | -15.3% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | +26.7% |
| 2021 | 4.9% | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 4.2% | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 4.0% | -4.8% |
| 2025 | 4.4% | +10.0% |
| 2026 | 5.1% | +15.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 5.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.0%, 85% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 5.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.7%, 89% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.5% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.6% | 3.9% | 13.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.0% | 4.5% | 15.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.7% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 27 Slovakia 5.6% compare
- 28 Croatia 5.5% compare
- 29 Portugal 5.3% compare
- 31 Switzerland 4.9% compare
- 31 United Kingdom 4.9% compare
- 31 United Kingdom 4.9% 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 rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data in Ireland?
- Unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data in Ireland was 5.1% in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 15.3% in 2011.
- What is the lowest unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2000.
- How does Ireland rank for unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data?
- Ireland ranks 30th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. 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 Unemployment rates by educational attainment level - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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