Unemployment rate in Ireland, February 2026: 5%
Unemployment rate in Ireland was 5% in February 2026, according to Eurostat (European Commission).
- Previous month (January 2026): 5% (unchanged).
- A newer figure is available: 5% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in February 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Finland | 10.6% |
| Spain | 10.3% |
| Sweden | 8.4% |
| France | 8.2% |
| Denmark | 7.2% |
| Canada | 6.7% |
| Belgium | 6.2% |
| Austria | 6% |
| Italy | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 5% |
| UK | 5% |
| Switzerland | 4.8% |
| Norway | 4.8% |
| U.S. | 4.4% |
| Australia | 4.31% |
| Netherlands | 4.1% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| South Korea | 3.4% |
| Japan | 2.6% |
Other months
Source
Source: Eurostat, accessed 2026-02 — Eurostat (European Commission)