Ireland—Female Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #112 of 187
Latest Value
4.5%
2025
YoY Change
+5.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#112
of 187 countries
Maximum
12.8%
2012
Minimum
3.6%
2001
CAGR
+0.2%
26 years
Last
4.5%
Previous
4.3%
Highest
12.8%
Lowest
3.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.5% | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 4.3% | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 4.2% | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 4.6% | -27.1% |
| 2021 | 6.4% | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | +20.6% |
| 2019 | 4.7% | -17.7% |
| 2018 | 5.7% | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 6.3% | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 7.6% | -14.7% |
| 2015 | 8.9% | -18.1% |
| 2014 | 10.9% | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 12.4% | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 12.8% | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 12.5% | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 11.4% | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 9.5% | +66.8% |
| 2008 | 5.7% | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 4.9% | +20.2% |
| 2006 | 4.1% | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 3.8% | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 3.8% | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 4.0% | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 3.8% | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 3.6% | -16.8% |
| 2000 | 4.3% |
Top Countries — Female Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bank and Gaza | 40.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Eswatini | 36.0% | 2025 |
| 3 | Djibouti | 35.4% | 2025 |
| 4 | South Africa | 34.0% | 2025 |
| 5 | Yemen, Rep. | 30.3% | 2025 |
| 6 | Iraq | 30.1% | 2025 |
| 7 | Gabon | 28.6% | 2025 |
| 8 | Botswana | 27.9% | 2025 |
| 9 | Syrian Arab Republic | 26.1% | 2025 |
| 10 | Libya | 25.2% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Methodology
Data compiled by ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →