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IE · 2026 Data

Riskiest Jobs in Ireland

These occupations in Ireland face the highest combined risk from hiring decline, wage pressure, and automation exposure.

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1.
General and keyboard clerks
OC41
AI 75%HIGH74.2
2.
Refuse workers and other elementary workers
OC96
AI 65%HIGH72.3
3.
Clerical support workers
OC4
AI 70%HIGH71.5
4.
Customer services clerks
OC42
AI 65%HIGH70.7
5.
Cleaners and helpers
OC91
AI 60%HIGH69.8
6.
Elementary occupations
OC9
AI 65%HIGH69.5
7.
Numerical and material recording clerks
OC43
AI 70%HIGH69.4
8.
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
OC8
AI 60%HIGH69.3
9.
Assemblers
OC82
AI 65%HIGH69.2
10.
Other clerical support workers
OC44
AI 60%HIGH68.8
11.
Sales workers
OC52
AI 55%HIGH68.7
12.
Drivers and mobile plant operators
OC83
AI 55%HIGH68.2
13.
Information and communications technicians
OC35
AI 50%HIGH68.1
14.
Stationary plant and machine operators
OC81
AI 55%HIGH68.0
15.
Handicraft and printing workers
OC73
AI 50%HIGH67.9
16.
Food preparation assistants
OC94
AI 70%HIGH67.6
17.
Hospitality, retail and other services managers
OC14
AI 45%HIGH67.1
18.
Service and sales workers
OC5
AI 50%HIGH66.8
19.
Business and administration associate professionals
OC33
AI 60%HIGH66.7
20.
Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport
OC93
AI 55%HIGH66.1
21.
Business and administration professionals
OC24
AI 55%HIGH64.9
22.
Agricultural, forestry and fishery labourers
OC92
AI 50%HIGH64.7
23.
Food processing, wood working, garment and other craft and related trades workers
OC75
AI 40%HIGH64.6
24.
Metal, machinery and related trades workers
OC72
AI 45%HIGH64.0
25.
Personal service workers
OC51
AI 40%HIGH63.9
Source: Eurostat (LFSA_EGAI2D) · ISCO-08 AI exposure mapping · Multi-factor composite risk model. Full methodology →