According to the latest statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the seasonally adjusted Live Register total for January 2025 was 165,400—down by 600 people, or 0.4%, compared to December 2024. In unadjusted figures, the total stood at 165,235, with 56.0% of registered individuals being male and 71.5% of them identified as Irish.
The data reveals that the 25-34 years age group remains the largest cohort on the Live Register, numbering 38,858 people and accounting for 23.5% of the total. Notably, Kildare emerged as the only county to record an increase in the number of people on the Live Register over the past 12 months, with a rise of 111 individuals, equivalent to a 1.8% increase.
In a further positive development, the number of people on the Live Register for less than one year dropped to 108,373 in January 2025. This represents a decline of 6,380 people, or 5.6%, compared to the same period last year. These figures indicate a modest improvement in employment dynamics across Ireland.
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