Ireland Jobless Rate Edges Higher

2026-11-04 11:09 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

Ireland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in October 2026, from a downwardly revised 4.7% in September.

The jobless rate has remained below 5% for seven consecutive months.

The number of unemployed increased by 1,600 month-on-month and 5,900 year-on-year to 143,600, reaching the highest level since May.

The female unemployment rate edged up to 4.8% from 4.7%, with the number of unemployed women reaching 68,100, its highest level since June.

Conversely, the male jobless rate eased to 4.7% from 4.8%, as unemployed men edged lower to 75,500.

Youth unemployment among those aged 15-24 rose to 11.5% from a revised 11.4% in September.

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for people aged 25-74 remained unchanged at 3.8%.

The overall rate was also above the 4.7% recorded in October 2025.



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Ireland Jobless Rate Edges Higher
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