Ireland - Unemployment Rate 1990
17.20%
−0.70pp from 1989
Ireland's unemployment rate was 17.20% in 1990, decreased +0.70pp from 17.90% in 1989. This was the 69th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1990▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Switzerland | 0.50% | -11.2% |
| 2nd | Luxembourg | 1.26% | -10.4% |
| 3rd | Aruba | 1.30% | -13.3% |
| 4th | Hong Kong SAR, China | 1.33% | 23.4% |
| 5th | Singapore | 1.78% | 0.0% |
| 6th | Cyprus | 1.80% | -21.7% |
| 7th | Hungary | 2.08% | 292.1% |
| 8th | Japan | 2.10% | -6.7% |
| 9th | Thailand | 2.20% | - |
| 10th | Sweden | 2.24% | 10.7% |
| 11th | Korea | 2.46% | -4.8% |
| 12th | Indonesia | 2.59% | -9.4% |
| 13th | Iceland | 2.59% | 56.5% |
| 14th | Austria | 2.72% | 16.0% |
| 15th | Mexico | 2.74% | -6.3% |
| 16th | Mauritius | 2.82% | -21.6% |
| 17th | Bulgaria | 2.90% | 11,500.0% |
| 18th | Pakistan | 3.13% | -0.4% |
| 19th | Finland | 3.20% | 3.0% |
| 20th | Romania | 3.40% | 0.0% |
| 21st | Portugal | 4.23% | -16.5% |
| 22nd | Honduras | 4.27% | -36.0% |
| 23rd | Costa Rica | 4.64% | 23.0% |
| 24th | Malta | 4.80% | 3.5% |
| 25th | Malaysia | 5.06% | -24.7% |
| 26th | Netherlands | 5.11% | -9.9% |
| 27th | Norway | 5.23% | 6.5% |
| 28th | United States | 5.62% | 6.8% |
| 29th | Ecuador | 6.10% | -22.8% |
| 30th | Germany | 6.16% | -9.4% |
| 31st | Poland | 6.30% | - |
| 32nd | Belgium | 6.56% | -11.0% |
| 33rd | Paraguay | 6.60% | 8.2% |
| 34th | Colombia | 6.64% | -2.3% |
| 35th | Australia | 6.94% | 13.2% |
| 36th | Greece | 7.00% | -6.7% |
| 37th | United Kingdom | 7.10% | -1.7% |
| 38th | Denmark | 7.17% | 5.0% |
| 39th | Argentina | 7.60% | -5.0% |
| 40th | Chile | 7.75% | -2.9% |
| 41st | New Zealand | 7.98% | 8.9% |
| 42nd | Türkiye | 8.00% | -6.7% |
| 43rd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 8.04% | - |
| 44th | Canada | 8.15% | 8.6% |
| 45th | Fiji | 8.17% | 4.9% |
| 46th | Peru | 8.30% | 5.1% |
| 47th | France | 8.40% | -3.4% |
| 48th | Philippines | 8.40% | -8.0% |
| 49th | Albania | 8.46% | 25.8% |
| 50th | Uruguay | 8.50% | 6.3% |
| 51st | Italy | 8.86% | -8.4% |
| 52nd | Israel | 9.57% | 7.7% |
| 53rd | El Salvador | 10.00% | 10.2% |
| 54th | Bahamas, The | 12.00% | 2.6% |
| 55th | Viet Nam | 12.33% | - |
| 56th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 14.20% | - |
| 57th | Puerto Rico (US) | 14.40% | -1.4% |
| 58th | Barbados | 14.95% | -2.0% |
| 59th | Belize | 15.00% | - |
| 60th | Nicaragua | 15.50% | 3.3% |
| 61st | Jamaica | 15.70% | 3.3% |
| 62nd | São Tomé and Principe | 15.88% | 5.2% |
| 63rd | Sri Lanka | 15.90% | - |
| 64th | Tunisia | 16.20% | - |
| 65th | Spain | 16.24% | -5.8% |
| 66th | Sudan | 16.61% | -3.6% |
| 67th | Panama | 16.72% | -11.7% |
| 68th | Jordan | 16.80% | 63.4% |
| 69th | Ireland | 17.20% | -3.9% |
| 70th | South Africa | 18.78% | 5.4% |
| 71st | Algeria | 19.76% | 9.2% |
| 72nd | Cabo Verde | 25.40% | 1.7% |
FAQ
What was Ireland's unemployment rate in 1990?▾
Ireland's unemployment rate in 1990 was 17.20%. This ranked 69th globally.
How did Ireland's unemployment rate change in 1990?▾
Ireland's unemployment rate decreased by 3.9% in 1990 compared to 1989.
Which country had the highest unemployment rate in 1990?▾
Cabo Verde had the highest unemployment rate in 1990 at 25.40%.
What is the unemployment rate of Ireland in 1990?▾
The unemployment rate of Ireland in 1990 was 17.20%. This ranked 69th globally.
How does 1990 compare to 1989 for Ireland's unemployment rate?▾
Ireland's unemployment rate went from 17.90% in 1989 to 17.20% in 1990, a 3.9% decrease.
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