Unemployment rate in Ireland, September 2026: 5%
Unemployment rate in Ireland was 5% in September 2026, according to Eurostat (European Commission).
- Previous month (August 2026): 5% (unchanged).
- A year earlier (September 2025): 4.9%.
- This is the latest official figure.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in September 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Finland | 11% |
| Spain | 10.3% |
| Sweden | 8.6% |
| France | 8.5% |
| Denmark | 6.8% |
| Canada | 6.5% |
| Austria | 6.3% |
| Italy | 6.3% |
| Belgium | 6% |
| Ireland | 5% |
| Norway | 5% |
| Australia | 4.72% |
| U.S. | 4.2% |
| Germany | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | 4% |
| Japan | 2.4% |
| South Korea | 2% |
Other months
Source
Source: Eurostat, accessed 2026-09 — Eurostat (European Commission)