Unemployment in Ireland
The unemployment rate in Ireland averaged 7.3% in the decade to 2022, below the 9.0% average for the Euro Area. The unemployment rate in Ireland in 2022 was 4.4%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Ireland Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment (% of active population, eop) for Ireland from 2021 to 2016.
Source: Macrobond.
Ireland Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, eop) | 4.8 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 |