Enterprise Ireland reports 5% drop in Offaly jobs in 2023

Enterprise Ireland has announced a 5% fall in jobs in client companies in Offaly.

Employment in Enterprise Ireland-backed companies in Offaly was 4,091 in 2023.

That was a 5% decrease in jobs in Offaly when compared to the 2022 figures, with a total net change of -194 jobs.

Nationally, there were 15,530 new jobs created by Enterprise Ireland client companies in 2023. Taking into account job losses last year, the jobs growth translates into a positive net jobs result of 5,011.

The Midlands was the only region out of nine not to record net jobs growth.

Overall 68% of new jobs created in 2023 in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland were located outside the Dublin region.