Unemployment in Ireland
Over the past decade to 2022, the unemployment rate in Ireland averaged 7.8%, which is below the Euro Area average of 9.2%. The unemployment rate in Ireland was 4.5% in 2022. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Ireland Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Ireland from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Ireland Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 5.0 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
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