Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Ireland
Ireland: Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training was 45 Thousand persons in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
45 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
23rd
of 43 countries
All-time high
121 Thousand persons
in 2009
All-time low
33 Thousand persons
in 2023
Years of data
18
2009–2026
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Ireland, 2009–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 45 Thousand persons for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in 2026.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and down 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Ireland peaked at 121 Thousand persons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 33 Thousand persons, in 2023.
That places Ireland 23rd out of 43 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 121 Thousand persons | — |
| 2010 | 114 Thousand persons | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 107 Thousand persons | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 96 Thousand persons | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 81 Thousand persons | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 74 Thousand persons | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 72 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 68 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 52 Thousand persons | -23.5% |
| 2018 | 56 Thousand persons | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 55 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 62 Thousand persons | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 37 Thousand persons | -40.3% |
| 2022 | 43 Thousand persons | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 33 Thousand persons | -23.3% |
| 2024 | 38 Thousand persons | +15.2% |
| 2025 | 44 Thousand persons | +15.8% |
| 2026 | 45 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 45 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59 Thousand persons, 76% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 45 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 65.5 Thousand persons, 69% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 121 Thousand persons | 121 Thousand persons | 121 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2010s | 77.5 Thousand persons | 52 Thousand persons | 114 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.14 Thousand persons | 33 Thousand persons | 62 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 young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Ireland?
- Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training in Ireland was 45 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 121 Thousand persons in 2009.
- What is the lowest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 33 Thousand persons in 2023.
- How does Ireland rank for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 43 countries with data for 2026.
- Is young persons neither in employment nor in education and training rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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