Percentage of employed persons working from home by household in Ireland
Ireland: Percentage of employed persons working from home by household was 13.1 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of employed persons working from home by household in Ireland, 2006–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, percentage of employed persons working from home by household in Ireland stood at 13.1.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 211.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of employed persons working from home by household in Ireland peaked at 14.9 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2013.
That places Ireland 8th out of 32 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of employed persons working from home by household in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.6 | — |
| 2007 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.9 | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 4.3 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4.1 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 4 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 3.4 | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 3.9 | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 4.2 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 3.7 | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 4.7 | +27.0% |
| 2018 | 5.5 | +17.0% |
| 2019 | 5.5 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 13.8 | +150.9% |
| 2021 | 14.9 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 13.6 | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 12 | -11.8% |
| 2024 | 13.7 | +14.2% |
| 2025 | 13.1 | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.85 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 2010s | 4.33 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.52 | 12 | 14.9 | 6 |
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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 percentage of employed persons working from home by household in Ireland?
- Percentage of employed persons working from home by household in Ireland was 13.1 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest percentage of employed persons working from home by household recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 14.9 in 2021.
- What is the lowest percentage of employed persons working from home by household recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2013.
- How does Ireland rank for percentage of employed persons working from home by household?
- Ireland ranks 8th out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
- Is percentage of employed persons working from home by household rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Percentage of employed persons working from home by household composition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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