Female labor force by age in Ireland
Ireland: Female labor force by age was 38,944 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force by age in Ireland is 38,944 people, 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 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,469 people, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,931 people | 5,469 people | 7,491 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,213 people | 7,090 people | 12,317 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,654 people | 13,715 people | 27,645 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,313 people | 28,908 people | 38,944 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More work & labour data for Ireland
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 81.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 64.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 53.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 53.8% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 53.6% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 70.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 59.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Ireland?
- Female labor force by age in Ireland was 38,944 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 38,944 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,469 people 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 International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by 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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About this data
Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).