LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in Ireland
Ireland: LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) was 15.57 in 2024. ▼ Falling
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in Ireland, 2008–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in Ireland is 15.57, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and down 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in Ireland peaked at 26.02 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10.59, in 2008.
Ireland ranks 24th of 75 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10.59 | — |
| 2009 | 21.19 | +100.1% |
| 2010 | 23.11 | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 25.27 | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 26.02 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 23.98 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 20.6 | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 17.29 | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 15.27 | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 15.19 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 16.08 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 14.69 | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 17.61 | +19.9% |
| 2021 | 15.55 | -11.7% |
| 2022 | 12.78 | -17.8% |
| 2023 | 14.81 | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 15.57 | +5.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 15.57 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.43, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 15.57 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.04, 1.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.89 | 10.59 | 21.19 | 2 |
| 2010s | 19.75 | 14.69 | 26.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.27 | 12.78 | 17.61 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 21 North Macedonia 17.02 compare
- 22 Montenegro 16.19 compare
- 23 Italy 15.7 compare
- 25 Honduras 14.49 compare
- 26 Luxembourg 14.43 compare
- 27 Brazil 14.23 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 lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in Ireland?
- Lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) in Ireland was 15.57 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 26.02 in 2012.
- What is the lowest lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.59 in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo)?
- Ireland ranks 24th out of 75 countries with data for 2024.
- Is lu4: composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ilo) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU4: Composite rate of labour underutilization (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. LU4 represents the share of the extended labour force that are in unemployment, time-related underemployment or the potential labour force. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.