Ireland vs Malta: Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly
Ireland
138.7
in 2026
Malta
123.2
in 2026
Ireland rank
12th
Malta rank
14th
Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly over time
- Ireland
- Malta
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 138.7 against 123.2 in Malta, a difference of 15.5.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Malta's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 12th and Malta ranks 14th of 27 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.57 | 59.97 | 23.6 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 95.67 | 86.78 | 8.9 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 120.51 | 115.84 | 4.67 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly, Ireland or Malta?
- Ireland, at 138.7 against 123.2 in Malta as of 2026.
- What is the difference in labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly between Ireland and Malta?
- 15.5, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Malta?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and Malta rank globally for labour cost index by nace rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly?
- Ireland ranks 12th and Malta ranks 14th of 27 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Labour cost index by NACE Rev. 2 activity - nominal value, quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.