Ireland Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Ireland's youth unemployment stood at 10.49% in 2025, a rise of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.46% by 2026. Ireland ranked 76th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 6.62% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 7.54% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.49% | +0.05pp | #76 |
| 2024 | 10.44% | +0.28pp | #74 |
| 2023 | 10.16% | +0.77pp | #72 |
| 2022 | 9.39% | −6.22pp | #60 |
| 2021 | 15.61% | +0.35pp | #97 |
| 2020 | 15.26% | +2.81pp | #93 |
| 2019 | 12.46% | −1.30pp | #94 |
| 2018 | 13.76% | −0.65pp | #96 |
| 2017 | 14.40% | −2.40pp | #98 |
| 2016 | 16.80% | −3.44pp | #108 |
| 2015 | 20.24% | −3.18pp | #121 |
| 2014 | 23.42% | −3.32pp | #128 |
| 2013 | 26.73% | −4.06pp | #142 |
| 2012 | 30.79% | +1.21pp | #153 |
| 2011 | 29.58% | +1.42pp | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's youth unemployment was 10.49% in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's youth unemployment peaked at 30.79% in 2012.
The lowest youth unemployment in Ireland was 5.86% in 2001.
Ireland ranks 76th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's youth unemployment is projected to reach 8.46% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Ireland in 2025 was 10.49%. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_youth-unemployment,
title = {Ireland Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}