Initial Jobless Claims in Ireland decreased to 12892 persons in February 2026 from 13198 persons in January 2026. Initial Jobless Claims in Ireland averaged 62562.60 Persons from 1967 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 196988.00 Persons in July of 2009 and a record low of 12892.00 Persons in February of 2026. source: Central Statistics Office Ireland



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Average Hourly Earnings 31.22 30.36 EUR Dec 2025
Average Weekly Hours 32.40 32.80 Hours Dec 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 12892.00 13198.00 Persons Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 65.80 66.50 percent Dec 2025
Part Time Employment 582.60 581.60 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 137.50 137.80 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Change -300.00 600.00 Persons Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.60 4.60 percent Feb 2026
Average Weekly Earnings YoY 3.10 4.10 percent Dec 2025
Wages 1011.88 996.10 EUR/Week Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 1144.42 1096.83 EUR/Week Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 12.40 11.90 percent Feb 2026


Ireland Jobseekers Benefit Claims
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
12892.00 13198.00 196988.00 12892.00 1967 - 2026 Persons Monthly
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