Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Ireland
Ireland: Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists was 172.4 Thousand persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
172.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
22nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
173.5 Thousand persons
in 2024
All-time low
67.9 Thousand persons
in 2005
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Ireland, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Ireland is 172.4 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 81.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Ireland peaked at 173.5 Thousand persons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 67.9 Thousand persons, in 2005.
Ireland ranks 22nd of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 68.3 Thousand persons | — |
| 2005 | 67.9 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 69 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 77.1 Thousand persons | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 77.1 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 76.2 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 77.4 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 88.8 Thousand persons | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 89.7 Thousand persons | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 91.6 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 94.4 Thousand persons | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 94.9 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 104.6 Thousand persons | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 108.5 Thousand persons | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 107 Thousand persons | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 112.6 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 129.4 Thousand persons | +14.9% |
| 2021 | 153 Thousand persons | +18.2% |
| 2022 | 162.1 Thousand persons | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 166.7 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 173.5 Thousand persons | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 172.4 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 172.4 Thousand persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 173.95 Thousand persons, 99% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 172.4 Thousand persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 202.3 Thousand persons, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.6 Thousand persons | 67.9 Thousand persons | 77.1 Thousand persons | 6 |
| 2010s | 96.95 Thousand persons | 77.4 Thousand persons | 112.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 159.52 Thousand persons | 129.4 Thousand persons | 173.5 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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 employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Ireland?
- Employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Ireland was 172.4 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 173.5 Thousand persons in 2024.
- What is the lowest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.9 Thousand persons in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists?
- Ireland ranks 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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