Northern Ireland job postings index
Northern Ireland job postings index stood at 107.94 on Oct 9, 2026. It is one of the indicators in the Job postings (Indeed) table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Feb 1, 2020 to Oct 9, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Job postings (Indeed) table
| Indicator | 09-10-2026 | 08-10-2026 | 07-10-2026 | 06-10-2026 | 05-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 03-10-2026 | 02-10-2026 | 01-10-2026 | 30-09-2026 | |
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| All job postings by region | |||||||||||
| Northern Ireland | 107.94 | 108 | 107.62 | 106.69 | 106.22 | 106.09 | 105.96 | 105.87 | 105.92 | 106.21 | |
| Scotland | 96.35 | 96.51 | 96.44 | 96.12 | 96.19 | 96.3 | 96.43 | 96.47 | 96.43 | 96.7 |
Understanding northern Ireland job postings index
Online job vacancies originating from employers across Northern Ireland are tracked within this devolved regional index. The series provides a dedicated measure of localised labour demand, functioning independently of datasets covering Great Britain or the broader United Kingdom economy. All active online recruitment listings across the territory are aggregated to form a continuous daily indicator of employer hiring intentions.
Interpreting this regional series requires careful attention to distinct public administration structures and local economic cycles that may diverge from national averages. Month-on-month figures can be volatile due to local holidays and smaller sample sizes relative to larger English regions, making annual comparisons more reliable for assessing structural trends. Users must also account for any localised shifts in digital advertising adoption by employers when evaluating long-term trajectories.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover the entire jurisdiction of Northern Ireland?
- Yes, the series aggregates online job postings from employers situated across Northern Ireland.
- Is this Northern Ireland series included in Great Britain totals?
- No, data covering Northern Ireland is maintained separately from Great Britain aggregates.
- Why are year-on-year comparisons recommended for smaller regional series?
- Annual comparisons help mitigate volatility caused by smaller sample sizes and localised holiday distortions.