Female labor force by age in Ireland
Ireland: Female labor force by age was 38,944 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
38,944
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
102nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
38,944
in 2024
All-time low
5,469
in 1994
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force by age in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force by age in Ireland is 38,944, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 129.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Ireland peaked at 38,944 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,469, in 1994.
That places Ireland 102nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force by age in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7,108 | — |
| 1991 | 7,025 | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 7,186 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 7,116 | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 5,469 | -23.1% |
| 1995 | 6,945 | +27.0% |
| 1996 | 7,189 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 7,491 | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 7,189 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 6,595 | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 7,090 | +7.5% |
| 2001 | 7,099 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 7,408 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 8,300 | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 7,736 | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 8,382 | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 10,799 | +28.8% |
| 2007 | 11,131 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 11,868 | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 12,317 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 13,715 | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 14,561 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 14,192 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 15,827 | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 16,959 | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 19,024 | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 20,719 | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 20,084 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 23,809 | +18.5% |
| 2019 | 27,645 | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 28,908 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 30,916 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 30,650 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 37,148 | +21.2% |
| 2024 | 38,944 | +4.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 38,944 is below the median for high income countries, which is 39,049, 100% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 38,944 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446, 92% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,931 | 5,469 | 7,491 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,213 | 7,090 | 12,317 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,654 | 13,715 | 27,645 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,313 | 28,908 | 38,944 | 5 |
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 female labor force by age in Ireland?
- Female labor force by age in Ireland was 38,944 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 38,944 in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,469 in 1994.
- How does Ireland rank for female labor force by age?
- Ireland ranks 102nd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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