The number of unemployed persons in Ireland increased to 140 Thousand in March of 2026 from 138.90 Thousand in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Ireland averaged 166.94 Thousand from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 361.00 Thousand in December of 2011 and a record low of 72.60 Thousand in November of 2000. 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 140.00 138.90 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Change -300.00 600.00 Persons Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.70 4.60 percent Mar 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 12.50 12.40 percent Mar 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
140.00 138.90 361.00 72.60 1998 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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