Labour transitions by type of contract in Ireland
Ireland: Labour transitions by type of contract was 90.7 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
90.7
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
26th
of 49 countries
All-time high
92.7
in 2022
All-time low
88.6
in 2021
Years of data
16
2007–2025
Labour transitions by type of contract in Ireland, 2007–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour transitions by type of contract in Ireland is 90.7, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour transitions by type of contract in Ireland peaked at 92.7 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 88.6, in 2021.
Ireland ranks 26th of 49 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour transitions by type of contract in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 90.3 | — |
| 2011 | 90.9 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 90 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 91.3 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 91.1 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 91.8 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 91.5 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 91.8 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 92.2 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 90.5 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 91.1 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 88.6 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 92.7 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 90.7 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 92.2 | +1.7% |
| 2025 | 90.7 | -1.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 90.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 90.9, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 90.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 91.5, 99% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.3 | 90.3 | 90.3 | 1 |
| 2010s | 91.23 | 90 | 92.2 | 9 |
| 2020s | 91 | 88.6 | 92.7 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 24 Switzerland 91.2 compare
- 25 Greece 91.1 compare
- 27 Denmark 90.5 compare
- 27 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 90.5 compare
- 29 Italy 90.4 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 labour transitions by type of contract in Ireland?
- Labour transitions by type of contract in Ireland was 90.7 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 92.7 in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.6 in 2021.
- How does Ireland rank for labour transitions by type of contract?
- Ireland ranks 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour transitions by type of contract rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. 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 Labour transitions by type of contract. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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