The number of employed persons in Ireland increased to 2833.10 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 2825.50 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Ireland averaged 2113.83 Thousand from 1998 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 2833.10 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a record low of 1567.60 Thousand in the first quarter of 1998. source: Central Statistics Office Ireland



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Average Hourly Earnings 30.48 30.79 EUR Sep 2025
Average Weekly Hours 32.90 32.70 Hours Sep 2025
Employed Persons 2833.10 2825.50 Thousand Dec 2025
Employment Rate 74.50 74.70 percent Dec 2025
Full Time Employment 2250.50 2243.90 Thousand Dec 2025
Initial Jobless Claims 13198.00 18111.00 Persons Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 65.80 66.50 percent Dec 2025
Part Time Employment 582.60 581.60 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 138.40 137.80 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Change 600.00 2600.00 Persons Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.70 4.70 percent Jan 2026
Average Weekly Earnings YoY 4.90 4.50 percent Sep 2025
Wages 1003.81 1007.58 EUR/Week Sep 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 1097.50 1105.75 EUR/Week Sep 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 11.80 11.40 percent Jan 2026


Ireland Employed Persons
In Ireland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2833.10 2825.50 2833.10 1567.60 1998 - 2025 Thousand Quarterly
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