Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region in Ireland
Ireland: Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region was 1.5 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.5
Change on year
up 15.4%
World rank
31st
of 49 countries
All-time high
12.5
in 2011
All-time low
1.2
in 2001
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region in Ireland, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region in Ireland is 1.5, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.4% on the previous year and down 77.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region in Ireland peaked at 12.5 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.2, in 2001.
That places Ireland 31st out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2.2 | — |
| 2000 | 1.3 | -40.9% |
| 2001 | 1.2 | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 1.5 | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 1.9 | +26.7% |
| 2004 | 1.9 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.7 | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.6 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 2.1 | +31.2% |
| 2009 | 5 | +138.1% |
| 2010 | 9.9 | +98.0% |
| 2011 | 12.5 | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 12.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 9.7 | -22.4% |
| 2014 | 8.2 | -15.5% |
| 2015 | 6.8 | -17.1% |
| 2016 | 5.2 | -23.5% |
| 2017 | 3.6 | -30.8% |
| 2018 | 2.5 | -30.6% |
| 2019 | 2 | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 1.8 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 2.1 | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 1.4 | -33.3% |
| 2023 | 1.4 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.3 | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 1.5 | +15.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8, 83% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.6, 94% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.99 | 1.2 | 5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.29 | 2 | 12.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.58 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 6 |
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 youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region in Ireland?
- Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region in Ireland was 1.5 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.5 in 2011.
- What is the lowest youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2 in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region?
- Ireland ranks 31st out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.9%. 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 Youth long-term unemployment rate (12 months or more) by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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