Unemployment by sex and age in Ireland, 2026

Unemployment by sex and age in 2026 (year-to-date through 1 June 2026): 6 values, Annual average (as of 1 June 2026) — 4.95 % of the labour force. Official data — Eurostat.

Unemployment by sex and age in 2026 — chart, Annual average (as of 1 June 2026) 4.95 % of the labour force, source Eurostat
Unemployment by sex and age in 2026 — dynamics chart. Source: Eurostat. forecasteconomy.com

Unemployment by sex and age in 2026: year-to-date data

  • Annual average (as of 1 June 2026): 4.95 % of the labour force
  • Value at start of year: 5 % of the labour force (1 January 2026)
  • Latest value: 5 % of the labour force (1 June 2026)
  • Minimum and maximum: 4.8 … 5 % of the labour force
  • Number of observations: 6
  • Source: Eurostat

All values for 2026

DateValue, % of the labour force
1 January 20265
1 February 20265
1 March 20265
1 April 20264.8
1 May 20264.9
1 June 20265

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