Cross Border Partnership for Employment Services Annual Report 2023

The Cross Border Partnership for Employment Services (CBPES) annual report provides an analysis of cross-border labour market activity within the Northern Ireland-Ireland border region, offering a detailed picture of demographic trends, labour market participation, skills profiles, economic performance, and commuting patterns.

The analysis draws on the most recent data from the respective national statistical agencies – Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) and Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) – as well as additional sources relevant to the cross-border context.

Some differences between Northern Ireland and Ireland census totals reflect variations in definition and methodology and may exclude self-employed or mobile workers without a fixed workplace.

The findings are intended to support the Cross Border Partnership for Employment Services in targeting resources effectively to meet the needs of jobseekers, workers, and employers operating in this uniquely interconnected labour market. Key findings include:

• Demographic Trends
• Education and Skills
• Labour Market Participation and Unemployment
• Economic Performance
• Business Structure
• Cross-Border Commuting
• Cross-Border Working, and
• Post-Pandemic Work Patterns.

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