Employment in Ireland rises by 2.3% in Q2

Ireland’s labour market continued its upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2025, with the number of people in employment rising by 2.3% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

The total number of employed individuals reached 2,818,100, marking an increase of 63,900 people year-on-year. The employment rate for those aged 15 to 64 climbed to 74.7%, up from 74.4% in Q2 2024. The highest employment rate was recorded among the 35–44 age group at 85.6%, while the lowest was among 15–19-year-olds at just 25.9%.

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