Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ireland
Ireland: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 62.53 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ireland, 1983–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland is 62.53, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 17.5% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland peaked at 148.26 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 28.77, in 2001.
That places Ireland 59th out of 94 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 107.28 | — |
| 1984 | 116.04 | +8.2% |
| 1985 | 122.86 | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 123.62 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 118.94 | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 110.4 | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 94.85 | -14.1% |
| 1990 | 81.66 | -13.9% |
| 1991 | 97.76 | +19.7% |
| 1992 | 93.45 | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 100.15 | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 93.45 | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 76.79 | -17.8% |
| 1996 | 74.26 | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 68.27 | -8.1% |
| 1998 | 51.87 | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 40.42 | -22.1% |
| 2000 | 32.57 | -19.4% |
| 2001 | 28.77 | -11.7% |
| 2002 | 37.42 | +30.1% |
| 2003 | 39.4 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 39.45 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 38.67 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 43.11 | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 60.79 | +41.0% |
| 2008 | 85.34 | +40.4% |
| 2009 | 144.89 | +69.8% |
| 2010 | 147.6 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 148.26 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 137.4 | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 116.27 | -15.4% |
| 2014 | 102.69 | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 85.93 | -16.3% |
| 2016 | 74.87 | -12.9% |
| 2017 | 59.42 | -20.6% |
| 2018 | 55.65 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 51.4 | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 60.63 | +18.0% |
| 2021 | 64.36 | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 48.83 | -24.1% |
| 2023 | 53.2 | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 62.53 | +17.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 62.53 is below the median for high income countries, which is 84.37, 74% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 62.53 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.04, 98% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 113.43 | 94.85 | 123.62 | 7 |
| 1990s | 77.81 | 40.42 | 100.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.04 | 28.77 | 144.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.95 | 51.4 | 148.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.91 | 48.83 | 64.36 | 5 |
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 unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Ireland was 62.53 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 148.26 in 2011.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.77 in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Ireland ranks 59th out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.