Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Ireland
Ireland: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 36,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Ireland, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons employed in circular economy sectors in Ireland is 36,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 29.4% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Ireland peaked at 44,945 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 27,874 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2022.
Ireland ranks 23rd of 28 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31,246 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 30,586 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 33,061 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 34,883 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 30,613 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 40,141 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,386 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 27,874 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 44,945 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 20 Estonia 54,510 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 21 Finland 41,773 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 22 Denmark 41,556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 24 Latvia 32,971 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 25 Slovenia 29,463 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 26 Luxembourg 21,482 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons employed in circular economy sectors in Ireland?
- Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Ireland was 36,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 44,945 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,874 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022.
- How does Ireland rank for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 28 countries with data for 2023.
- Is persons employed in circular economy sectors rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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