Unemployment rate in Ireland, January 2026: 5%
Unemployment rate in Ireland was 5% in January 2026, according to Eurostat (European Commission).
- Previous month (December 2025): 4.7% (+0.3 pp).
- A newer figure is available: 5% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in January 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10.3% |
| Finland | 9.9% |
| Sweden | 8.1% |
| France | 8% |
| Denmark | 7.1% |
| Canada | 6.5% |
| Belgium | 6.3% |
| Austria | 5.6% |
| Italy | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 5% |
| UK | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | 4.9% |
| Norway | 4.6% |
| U.S. | 4.3% |
| South Korea | 4.1% |
| Australia | 4.08% |
| Netherlands | 4% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| Japan | 2.7% |
Other months
Source
Source: Eurostat, accessed 2026-01 — Eurostat (European Commission)