Dublin's Employment Landscape: A Quarter-Century Analysis (1998-2024)
An in-depth examination of Dublin's unemployment patterns, comparing local trends with national averages across economic cycles.
Unemployment Trends Visualization
Interactive comparison of Dublin vs National unemployment rates over time.
Key Findings
Celtic Tiger Period (1998-2007)
Dublin consistently maintained lower unemployment rates than the national average, with rates dropping below 4% during peak economic growth.
Economic Crisis (2008-2012)
Sharp increase in unemployment, though Dublin showed more resilience with rates generally staying below national figures.
Recovery Phase (2013-2019)
Steady decline in unemployment rates, with Dublin leading the national recovery through strong service sector growth.
Covid-19 Impact (2020-2021)
Temporary spike in unemployment, followed by a rapid recovery showing Dublin's economic resilience.
Trend Analysis
Regional Disparities
Dublin's unemployment rate typically trends 0.5-1.5 percentage points below the national average, highlighting the capital's stronger labor market.
Economic Resilience
During economic downturns, Dublin shows faster recovery rates compared to national figures, supported by its diverse economic base.
Seasonal Patterns
Quarterly fluctuations show consistent patterns, with Q1 typically showing higher unemployment rates followed by improvement in subsequent quarters.
Methodology & Data Sources
Data is sourced from Dublin City Council's economic indicators, using seasonally adjusted quarterly unemployment rates. The analysis compares Dublin's unemployment rate with national figures from 1998 to 2024.