Unemployment rate in Ireland, April 2026: 4.9%
Unemployment rate in Ireland was 4.9% in April 2026, according to Eurostat (European Commission).
- Previous month (March 2026): 5% (-0.1 pp).
- A newer figure is available: 5% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in April 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Finland | 10.6% |
| Spain | 10.2% |
| Sweden | 8.5% |
| France | 8.3% |
| Denmark | 7% |
| Canada | 6.9% |
| Belgium | 6.3% |
| Austria | 5.9% |
| Italy | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 4.9% |
| UK | 4.9% |
| Norway | 4.6% |
| Australia | 4.5% |
| U.S. | 4.3% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | 3.9% |
| South Korea | 2.9% |
| Japan | 2.5% |
Other months
Source
Source: Eurostat, accessed 2026-04 — Eurostat (European Commission)