Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Ireland
Ireland: Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment was 35.69 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Ireland, 1983–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Ireland stood at 35.69 Persons.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and down 76.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Ireland peaked at 171.49 Persons in 2013 and was at its lowest, 17.1 Persons, in 1984.
That places Ireland 28th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 20.3 Persons | — |
| 1984 | 17.1 Persons | -15.8% |
| 1985 | 17.7 Persons | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 20.9 Persons | +18.1% |
| 1987 | 24.9 Persons | +19.1% |
| 1988 | 29.3 Persons | +17.7% |
| 1989 | 25.6 Persons | -12.6% |
| 1990 | 26.3 Persons | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 29.1 Persons | +10.6% |
| 1992 | 32.2 Persons | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 42 Persons | +30.4% |
| 1994 | 45.3 Persons | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 49.7 Persons | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 45 Persons | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 42.8 Persons | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 60.7 Persons | +41.8% |
| 1999 | 33.6 Persons | -44.6% |
| 2000 | 45.5 Persons | +35.4% |
| 2001 | 40.5 Persons | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 40 Persons | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 41.7 Persons | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 28.2 Persons | -32.4% |
| 2006 | 32.7 Persons | +16.0% |
| 2007 | 39.4 Persons | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 48.9 Persons | +24.1% |
| 2009 | 85.19 Persons | +74.2% |
| 2010 | 121.39 Persons | +42.5% |
| 2011 | 145.79 Persons | +20.1% |
| 2012 | 159.1 Persons | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 171.49 Persons | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 166.59 Persons | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 152.59 Persons | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 130.29 Persons | -14.6% |
| 2017 | 92.9 Persons | -28.7% |
| 2018 | 69.88 Persons | -24.8% |
| 2019 | 56.08 Persons | -19.7% |
| 2020 | 43.89 Persons | -21.7% |
| 2021 | 46.29 Persons | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 37.8 Persons | -18.3% |
| 2023 | 38.59 Persons | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 32.99 Persons | -14.5% |
| 2025 | 35.69 Persons | +8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22.26 Persons | 17.1 Persons | 29.3 Persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 40.67 Persons | 26.3 Persons | 60.7 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.68 Persons | 28.2 Persons | 85.19 Persons | 9 |
| 2010s | 126.61 Persons | 56.08 Persons | 171.49 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.21 Persons | 32.99 Persons | 46.29 Persons | 6 |
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 involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Ireland?
- Involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Ireland was 35.69 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 171.49 Persons in 2013.
- What is the lowest involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.1 Persons in 1984.
- How does Ireland rank for involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment?
- Ireland ranks 28th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains incidences and gender composition of part-time employment with standardised age groups (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+, total). Part-time employment is based on national definitions. Detailed notes and sources can be found in LFS_NOTES_SOURCES. 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.