Belgium vs Ireland: Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age
Belgium
216.4
in 2025
Ireland
136.7
in 2025
Belgium rank
9th
Ireland rank
12th
Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 216.4 against 136.7 in Ireland, a difference of 79.7.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.6 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Ireland ahead.
Belgium ranks 9th and Ireland ranks 12th of 35 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.9 | 80 | 43.1 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 139.09 | 124.24 | 14.85 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 181.67 | 121.32 | 60.35 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age, Belgium or Ireland?
- Belgium, at 216.4 against 136.7 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age between Belgium and Ireland?
- 79.7, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age?
- Belgium ranks 9th and Ireland ranks 12th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.