Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ireland

Ireland: Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 6.24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.24
Change on year
up 79.2%
World rank
50th
of 79 countries
All-time high
10.91
in 2020
All-time low
0.59
in 2007
Years of data
18
2007–2024

Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ireland, 2007–2024

02.557.5102007201520242007: 0.592008: 1.12009: 6.82010: 8.22011: 6.82012: 5.82013: 4.62014: 2.92015: 22016: 1.52017: 2.32018: 42019: 3.62020: 10.92021: 82022: 1.42023: 3.52024: 6.2

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland is 6.24, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 79.2% on the previous year and up 116.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland peaked at 10.91 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.59, in 2007.

Ireland ranks 50th of 79 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.

Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Ireland, 2007 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2007 0.59
2008 1.09 +84.9%
2009 6.83 +525.7%
2010 8.19 +20.0%
2011 6.79 -17.1%
2012 5.85 -14.0%
2013 4.58 -21.6%
2014 2.88 -37.2%
2015 2.03 -29.6%
2016 1.46 -28.2%
2017 2.32 +59.3%
2018 4.04 +74.2%
2019 3.62 -10.4%
2020 10.91 +201.7%
2021 7.99 -26.8%
2022 1.41 -82.3%
2023 3.48 +146.8%
2024 6.24 +79.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.84 0.59 6.83 3
2010s 4.18 1.46 8.19 10
2020s 6.01 1.41 10.91 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 47 Bulgaria 7.11 compare
  2. 48 Greece 7.09 compare
  3. 49 El Salvador 6.88 compare
  4. 51 Sweden 5.52 compare
  5. 52 Finland 5.39 compare
  6. 53 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4.87 compare

See the full ranking of 79 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland?
Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland was 6.24 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 10.91 in 2020.
What is the lowest youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.59 in 2007.
How does Ireland rank for youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Ireland ranks 50th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
Is youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 116.8%. 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 Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth discouraged jobseekers (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
79 places, 1,230 data points, 1987–2025
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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. Discouraged job-seekers refer to those persons of working age who during a specified reference period were without work and available for work, but did not look for work in the recent past for specific reasons (for example, believing that there were no jobs available, believing there were none for which they would qualify, or having given up hope of finding employment). For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.