Europe & Central Asia
Ireland Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.6%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+7.7%
2024 → 2025
Record High
15.8%
Recorded in 1991
Record Low
3.7%
Recorded in 2001
10-Year Average
5.5%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.6% | 0.3% | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 4.3% | 0.1% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 4.2% | 0.2% | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 4.5% | 1.9% | -29.8% |
| 2021 | 6.4% | 0.7% | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | 0.7% | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 5.0% | 0.8% | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 5.7% | 1.0% | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 6.7% | 1.7% | -19.8% |
| 2016 | 8.4% | 1.5% | -15.5% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Europe & Central Asia · Unemployment
Similar Rankings
Global · Unemployment
