Youth employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ireland

Ireland: Youth employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 468.1 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
468.1
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
37th
of 57 countries
All-time high
498.93
in 2006
All-time low
262.01
in 2013
Years of data
22
2004–2025

Youth employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ireland, 2004–2025

01002003004005002004201420252004: 421.82005: 465.22006: 498.92007: 482.32008: 464.82009: 376.52010: 306.72011: 290.22012: 282.82013: 2622014: 296.42015: 294.42016: 322.22017: 342.82018: 374.72019: 459.62020: 3892021: 358.12022: 430.42023: 438.92024: 4602025: 468.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2025, youth employment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland stood at 468.1.

The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 59.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth employment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland peaked at 498.93 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 262.01, in 2013.

Ireland ranks 37th of 57 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Youth employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Ireland, 2004 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2004 421.83
2005 465.22 +10.3%
2006 498.93 +7.2%
2007 482.3 -3.3%
2008 464.83 -3.6%
2009 376.46 -19.0%
2010 306.68 -18.5%
2011 290.18 -5.4%
2012 282.82 -2.5%
2013 262.01 -7.4%
2014 296.39 +13.1%
2015 294.43 -0.7%
2016 322.17 +9.4%
2017 342.77 +6.4%
2018 374.74 +9.3%
2019 459.58 +22.6%
2020 388.97 -15.4%
2021 358.1 -7.9%
2022 430.4 +20.2%
2023 438.92 +2.0%
2024 460.04 +4.8%
2025 468.1 +1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 451.6 376.46 498.93 6
2010s 323.18 262.01 459.58 10
2020s 424.09 358.1 468.1 6

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 34 Czechia 599.42 compare
  2. 35 Greece 579.8 compare
  3. 36 Costa Rica 516.15 compare
  4. 38 Norway 449.18 compare
  5. 39 Denmark 429.07 compare
  6. 40 Palestine, State of 393.91 compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth employment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland?
Youth employment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland was 468.1 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth employment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 498.93 in 2006.
What is the lowest youth employment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 262.01 in 2013.
How does Ireland rank for youth employment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Ireland ranks 37th out of 57 countries with data for 2025.
Is youth employment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
57 places, 870 data points, 1996–2025
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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. The employed comprise all persons of working age who, during a specified brief period, were in one of the following categories: a) paid employment (whether at work or with a job but not at work); or b) self-employment (whether at work or with an enterprise but not at work). The term disability, as defined in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), is used as an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. For measurement purposes, a person with disability is defined as a person who is limited in the kind or amount of activities that he or she can do because of ongoing difficulties due to a long-term physical condition, mental condition or health problem. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.