Irish unemployment falls to 4.1% despite signs of 'softening labour market'

Senior economist at Indeed Jack Kennedy has warned that heightened economic uncertainty may push many businesses to review and pause growth plans 

The monthly unemployment rate for people aged 25-74 years was 3.0%, down from a revised rate of 3.5% in March 2025.

The Irish unemployment rate fell once again in April, dropping to 4.1% compared to a rate of 4.4% in the previous month.

New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Wednesday show the monthly unemployment rate for men was 4% in April, down from 4.2% in the previous month.