The number of unemployed persons in Ireland increased to 141.70 Thousand in May of 2026 from 140.70 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Ireland averaged 166.86 Thousand from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 361.20 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 33.13 31.12 EUR Mar 2026
Average Weekly Hours 32.40 32.50 Hours Mar 2026
Employed Persons 2794.50 2832.90 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Rate 73.30 74.50 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 2233.00 2250.40 Thousand Mar 2026
Initial Jobless Claims 10156.00 12663.00 Persons Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 65.00 65.80 percent Mar 2026
Part Time Employment 561.50 582.50 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 141.70 140.70 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Change -5900.00 -1500.00 Persons Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.90 4.80 percent May 2026
Average Weekly Earnings YoY 4.40 3.10 percent Mar 2026
Wages 1074.61 1011.88 EUR/Week Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 1271.04 1144.42 EUR/Week Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 9.90 9.80 percent May 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
141.70 140.70 361.20 72.30 1998 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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