Country comparison
Latest data: India — 5.8 % (as of 2023), Ireland — 5 % (as of June 2026). India is higher by 0.8 pp.

Units: % (India), % of the labour force (Ireland).
| Date | India | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2025 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 1 August 2025 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 1 September 2025 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| 1 October 2025 | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| 1 November 2025 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| 1 December 2025 | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| 1 January 2026 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 1 February 2026 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 1 March 2026 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 1 April 2026 | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| 1 May 2026 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| 1 June 2026 | 5.8 | 5 |
Values are shown as of the nearest publication date; latest slice: India — 2023, Ireland — June 2026.
Interactive comparison of the two series with period and mode controls — on the comparison page. Country profiles: India, Ireland.
Latest published value in each calendar year
Data as of June 2026
Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and Eurostat.
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