The line graph gives the information about the unemployment rate and number of people living in Irland from 1988 to 2008. The results are given in percentages.
From an overal perspective, it can be seen that the country faced a decline in population, which started increasing again by the end of the period given. Regarding unemployment, in spite of some rise in 1990s, there was mostly a downward trend.
In 1988, 6000 people resided in Irland; hovewer, it was followed by a dramatic and continuing decline, which resulted in fewer than 30000 citizens living there in 2002. During the next several years, the country experienced population growth. In 2008, Irland became a home for 5000 individuals.
With regards to employment, it started with an incredibly high level and accounted for approximatelly 18%. Nevertheless, the proportion of unemployed people reduced almost to 12% in 1990, but it increased, exceeding 14% in 1992. Then, Irland saw a steady drop, lasting several decades. In the period between 2000 and 2008, the figures varied between 4% and 6%.