Labour force survey

The Labour Force Survey statistics describe labour market participation by population aged 15 to 89 monthly, quarterly and annually. Data are collected with a sample survey. Monthly and quarterly data are published on the 15 to 74 age group. The data content is based on EU Regulation.

Key figures

Employment rate, persons aged 20 to 64

77.3per cent

August 2026

Labour force survey
Updated: 22/09/2026

Employment rate, persons aged 20 to 64, trend

75.9per cent

August 2026

Labour force survey
Updated: 22/09/2026

Unemployment rate, persons aged 15 to 74, trend

10.1per cent

August 2026

Labour force survey
Updated: 22/09/2026

Figures

See key statistical data in the figures.

22/09/2026

Employment rate and trend of employment rate of persons aged 20 to 64 in 2010M01 to 2026M08

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22/09/2026

Employment rate and trend of employment rate of persons aged 15 to 64 in 2010M01 to 2026M08

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Unemployment rate and trend of unemployment rate of persons aged 15 to 74 in 2010M01 to 2026M08

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Employment rate by sex 2009-2025

27/01/2026

Employment rate by age group 2009-2025

27/01/2026

Unemployment rate by age group 2009-2025

27/01/2026

Shares of employed, unemployed and inactive population in the age group by year

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