Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Ireland
Ireland: Cases of non-fatal occupational injury was 21,960 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Ireland, 1985–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Ireland stood at 21,960.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Ireland peaked at 28,800 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2,779, in 1991.
Ireland ranks 43rd of 126 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3,562 | — |
| 1986 | 3,298 | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 3,048 | -7.6% |
| 1988 | 3,111 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 3,132 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 3,123 | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 2,779 | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 2,874 | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 3,813 | +32.7% |
| 1994 | 5,031 | +31.9% |
| 1995 | 4,910 | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 4,746 | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 5,463 | +15.1% |
| 1998 | 6,452 | +18.1% |
| 1999 | 7,935 | +23.0% |
| 2000 | 9,074 | +14.4% |
| 2001 | 9,205 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 7,888 | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 22,400 | +184.0% |
| 2004 | 21,600 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 23,960 | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 24,400 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 28,800 | +18.0% |
| 2009 | 11,392 | -60.4% |
| 2010 | 19,294 | +69.4% |
| 2011 | 16,748 | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 15,284 | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 18,049 | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 18,115 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 16,681 | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 14,088 | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 22,125 | +57.0% |
| 2018 | 18,090 | -18.2% |
| 2019 | 13,252 | -26.7% |
| 2020 | 12,073 | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 16,505 | +36.7% |
| 2022 | 20,404 | +23.6% |
| 2023 | 21,960 | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,230 | 3,048 | 3,562 | 5 |
| 1990s | 4,713 | 2,779 | 7,935 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,635 | 7,888 | 28,800 | 9 |
| 2010s | 17,173 | 13,252 | 22,125 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,736 | 12,073 | 21,960 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 40 Bosnia and Herzegovina 22,778 compare
- 41 Singapore 22,751 compare
- 42 Peru 22,507 compare
- 44 Russian Federation 19,259 compare
- 45 Norway 18,885 compare
- 46 Puerto Rico 15,500 compare
More work & labour data for Ireland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4574 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4405 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9335 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 4,354 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,447 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,638 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,286 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Ireland?
- Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Ireland was 21,960 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest cases of non-fatal occupational injury recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 28,800 in 2007.
- What is the lowest cases of non-fatal occupational injury recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,779 in 1991.
- How does Ireland rank for cases of non-fatal occupational injury?
- Ireland ranks 43rd out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cases of non-fatal occupational injury rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Cases of non-fatal occupational injury. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A case of non-fatal occupational injury is the case of a worker incurring an occupational injury as a result of an occupational accident not leading to death. The non-fatal occupational injury entails a loss of working time. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.