\u00a0Ireland\u2019s labour market is demonstrating robust health and significant growth, with employment reaching a new record high in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures.<\/p>\n
The data reveals that\u00a030,700 new jobs\u00a0were created in the year to Q3 2025, pushing total employment to a landmark\u00a02.82 million. This represents a solid 1.1% year-on-year increase, underscoring a sustained period of economic expansion and business confidence.<\/p>\n
The CSO’s Labour Force Survey highlights several key trends that define the current employment landscape:<\/p>\n
A Nationwide Boom:\u00a0Growth is not confined to the capital. In a significant shift, employment outside of Dublin saw a strong increase of\u00a023,700 jobs (+1.2%), indicating a more balanced and regionally distributed economic recovery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
The Rise of Full-Time Work:\u00a0The quality of employment is improving, with full-time positions driving the growth. Full-time employment surged by\u00a034,800 (+1.6%)\u00a0year-on-year, while part-time roles saw a slight decrease of 4,100. This suggests businesses are investing in long-term, stable staffing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Tightening Labour Market:\u00a0The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to\u00a05.0% in October 2025, down from 5.1% the previous month. This continued decline signals a increasingly competitive environment for talent acquisition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Ireland\u2019s labour market is demonstrating robust health and significant growth, with employment reaching a new record high in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures. The data reveals that\u00a030,700 new jobs\u00a0were created in the year to Q3 2025, pushing total employment to a landmark\u00a02.82 million. This represents a …<\/p>\n