Ireland Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Ireland unemployment rate for 2021 was 6.63%, a 1.01% increase from 2020.
- Ireland unemployment rate for 2020 was 5.62%, a 0.67% increase from 2019.
- Ireland unemployment rate for 2019 was 4.95%, a 0.79% decline from 2018.
- Ireland unemployment rate for 2018 was 5.74%, a 0.97% decline from 2017.
Ireland Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2021 |
6.63% |
1.01% |
2020 |
5.62% |
0.67% |
2019 |
4.95% |
-0.79% |
2018 |
5.74% |
-0.97% |
2017 |
6.71% |
-1.66% |
2016 |
8.37% |
-1.54% |
2015 |
9.91% |
-1.95% |
2014 |
11.86% |
-1.87% |
2013 |
13.73% |
-1.72% |
2012 |
15.45% |
0.10% |
2011 |
15.35% |
0.82% |
2010 |
14.53% |
1.92% |
2009 |
12.61% |
5.84% |
2008 |
6.77% |
1.79% |
2007 |
4.98% |
0.57% |
2006 |
4.41% |
0.07% |
2005 |
4.34% |
-0.15% |
2004 |
4.49% |
0.01% |
2003 |
4.48% |
0.26% |
2002 |
4.22% |
0.54% |
2001 |
3.68% |
-0.64% |
2000 |
4.32% |
-1.48% |
1999 |
5.80% |
-1.90% |
1998 |
7.70% |
-2.50% |
1997 |
10.20% |
-1.52% |
1996 |
11.72% |
-0.26% |
1995 |
11.98% |
-2.59% |
1994 |
14.57% |
-1.02% |
1993 |
15.59% |
0.56% |
1992 |
15.03% |
-0.75% |
1991 |
15.78% |
-0.75% |