How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Puerto Rico?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Ireland vs Puerto Rico: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates)

Ireland

1,590

in 2027

Puerto Rico

1,634

in 2027

Ireland rank

122nd

Puerto Rico rank

120th

Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Ireland
Puerto Rico

How they compare

Puerto Rico currently reports 1,634 against 1,590 in Ireland, a difference of 44.

Across all 38 years both countries report, Puerto Rico has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 122nd and Puerto Rico ranks 120th of 188 countries.

Puerto Rico has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ireland	Puerto Rico	Difference	Ahead
1990s	1,042	1,464	422.07	Puerto Rico
2000s	1,148	1,593	445.68	Puerto Rico
2010s	1,411	1,778	367.06	Puerto Rico
2020s	1,510	1,657	146.57	Puerto Rico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates), Ireland or Puerto Rico?: Puerto Rico, at 1,634 against 1,590 in Ireland as of 2027.
What is the difference in persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) between Ireland and Puerto Rico?: 44, with Puerto Rico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Puerto Rico?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Ireland and Puerto Rico rank globally for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?: Ireland ranks 122nd and Puerto Rico ranks 120th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. Persons outside the labour force comprise all persons of working age who, during the specified reference period, were not in the labour force (that is, were not employed or unemployed). For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.