The number of unemployed persons in Ireland increased to 149.50 Thousand in September of 2026 from 148.60 Thousand in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Ireland averaged 166.67 Thousand from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 361.30 Thousand in December of 2011 and a record low of 72.30 Thousand in November of 2000. source: Central Statistics Office Ireland



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
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 9276.00 17567.00 Persons Sep 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.00 65.00 percent Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 589.60 561.50 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 149.50 148.60 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Change 900.00 -500.00 Persons Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.00 5.00 percent Sep 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 12.50 12.40 percent Sep 2026


Ireland Unemployed Persons
In Ireland, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
149.50 148.60 361.30 72.30 1998 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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