Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition in Ireland
Ireland: Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition was 2,030 Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition in Ireland, 1983–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 2,030 Persons for full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition in 2025. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition in Ireland peaked at 2,030 Persons in 2025 and was at its lowest, 978.5 Persons, in 1985.
Ireland ranks 34th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 43 years of available data.
Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1,027 Persons | — |
| 1984 | 1,008 Persons | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 978.5 Persons | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 980.58 Persons | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 982.33 Persons | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 981.97 Persons | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 989.08 Persons | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 1,019 Persons | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 1,013 Persons | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 1,016 Persons | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 1,001 Persons | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 1,040 Persons | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 1,078 Persons | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 1,119 Persons | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 1,164 Persons | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 1,229 Persons | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 1,305 Persons | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 1,214 Persons | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 1,257 Persons | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 1,279 Persons | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 1,301 Persons | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 1,341 Persons | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 1,398 Persons | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 1,467 Persons | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 1,534 Persons | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 1,501 Persons | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 1,510 Persons | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 1,426 Persons | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 1,377 Persons | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 1,384 Persons | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,442 Persons | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 1,493 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 1,541 Persons | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 1,612 Persons | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 1,640 Persons | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 1,661 Persons | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 1,719 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 1,689 Persons | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,729 Persons | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 1,871 Persons | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 1,925 Persons | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 1,977 Persons | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 2,030 Persons | +2.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2,030 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,272 Persons, 48% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2,030 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,008 Persons, 51% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 992.49 Persons | 978.5 Persons | 1,027 Persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,098 Persons | 1,001 Persons | 1,305 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,380 Persons | 1,214 Persons | 1,534 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,529 Persons | 1,377 Persons | 1,719 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,870 Persons | 1,689 Persons | 2,030 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 31 Norway 2,327 Persons compare
- 32 New Zealand 2,286 Persons compare
- 33 Finland 2,178 Persons compare
- 35 Costa Rica 1,924 Persons compare
- 36 North Macedonia 683.38 Persons compare
- 37 Cyprus 461.41 Persons 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 full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition in Ireland?
- Full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition in Ireland was 2,030 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,030 Persons in 2025.
- What is the lowest full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 978.5 Persons in 1985.
- How does Ireland rank for full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition?
- Ireland ranks 34th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is full-time and part-time employment based on oecd-harmonized definition rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Full-time and part-time employment based on OECD-harmonized definition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset based on so-called OECD harmonized definition contains data on full-time and part-time employment according to a common definition of 30-usual weekly hours of work in the main job. Data are broken down by professional status - employees, total employment - sex and standardised age groups (15-24, 25-54, 55+, total) In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates. For detailed information on labour force surveys for all countries please see LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.