The number of employed persons in Ireland increased to 2839.30 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 from 2794.50 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Employed Persons in Ireland averaged 2126.16 Thousand from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2839.30 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 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 31.96 32.93 EUR Jun 2026
Average Weekly Hours 32.80 32.30 Hours Jun 2026
Employed Persons 2839.30 2794.50 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 74.30 73.30 percent Jun 2026
Full Time Employment 2249.60 2233.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Initial Jobless Claims 25248.00 16511.00 Persons Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.00 65.00 percent Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 589.60 561.50 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 147.10 148.30 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Change -1200.00 2900.00 Persons Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.00 5.00 percent Aug 2026
Average Weekly Earnings YoY 3.90 3.40 percent Jun 2026
Wages 1046.88 1064.59 EUR/Week Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 1165.43 1247.00 EUR/Week Jun 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.30 12.40 percent Aug 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
2839.30 2794.50 2839.30 1567.60 1998 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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