Employed persons working at atypical working time by European in Ireland

Ireland: Employed persons working at atypical working time by European was 38.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
38.9%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
8th
of 44 countries
All-time high
42.9%
in 2018
All-time low
36.2%
in 2011
Years of data
13
2011–2025

Employed persons working at atypical working time by European in Ireland, 2011–2025

0102030402011201820252011: 36.2 Percentage2012: 39.7 Percentage2013: 41.1 Percentage2014: 39.9 Percentage2015: 39.3 Percentage2016: 38.7 Percentage2017: 40.7 Percentage2018: 42.9 Percentage2019: 42.5 Percentage2020: 38.2 Percentage2021: 40.4 Percentage2023: 38.5 Percentage2025: 38.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for employed persons working at atypical working time by european in Ireland is 38.9%, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employed persons working at atypical working time by european in Ireland peaked at 42.9% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 36.2%, in 2011.

Ireland ranks 8th of 44 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Employed persons working at atypical working time by European in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Employed persons working at atypical working time by European socio-economic group - % of total employment in Ireland, 2011 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2011 36.2%
2012 39.7% +9.7%
2013 41.1% +3.5%
2014 39.9% -2.9%
2015 39.3% -1.5%
2016 38.7% -1.5%
2017 40.7% +5.2%
2018 42.9% +5.4%
2019 42.5% -0.9%
2020 38.2% -10.1%
2021 40.4% +5.8%
2023 38.5% -4.7%
2025 38.9% +1.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 40.1% 36.2% 42.9% 9
2020s 39.0% 38.2% 40.4% 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 5 North Macedonia 49.5% compare
  2. 6 Romania 40.0% compare
  3. 7 Malta 39.0% compare
  4. 9 Spain 38.7% compare
  5. 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 38.1% compare
  6. 10 United Kingdom 38.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employed persons working at atypical working time by european in Ireland?
Employed persons working at atypical working time by european in Ireland was 38.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest employed persons working at atypical working time by european recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 42.9% in 2018.
What is the lowest employed persons working at atypical working time by european recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 36.2% in 2011.
How does Ireland rank for employed persons working at atypical working time by european?
Ireland ranks 8th out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
Is employed persons working at atypical working time by european rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons working at atypical working time by European socio-economic group - % of total employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employed persons working at atypical working time by European socio-economic group - % of total employment
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 583 data points, 2011–2025
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