Employed persons working: % of total employment … atypical in Ireland
Ireland: Employed persons working: % of total employment … atypical was 38.9 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
38.9
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
10th
of 46 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
Source: Eurostat.
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 10th of 46 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Employed persons working: % of total employment … atypical in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | 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% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 38.9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 33.2, 1.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 38.9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.5, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40.11 | 36.2 | 42.9 | 9 |
| 2020s | 39 | 38.2 | 40.4 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 8 Romania 40 compare
- 9 Malta 39 compare
- 11 Spain 38.7 compare
- 12 United Kingdom 38.1 compare
- 12 United Kingdom 38.1 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 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 10th out of 46 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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