Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) in Ireland
Ireland: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) was 345.1 in 2008. ▲ Rising
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Ireland, 1992–2008
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland is 345.1, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland peaked at 345.1 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 246.6, in 1993.
That places Ireland 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 251.6 | — |
| 1993 | 246.6 | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 249.8 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 257 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 254.2 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 262.9 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 278.6 | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 281.1 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 292.6 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 293.6 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 296.9 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 294.8 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 310.8 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 313.3 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 314.5 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 338.9 | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 345.1 | +1.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 345.1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 450.65, 77% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 345.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 444.7, 78% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 260.23 | 246.6 | 281.1 | 8 |
| 2000s | 311.17 | 292.6 | 345.1 | 9 |
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 self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland?
- Self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland was 345.1 in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 345.1 in 2008.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 246.6 in 1993.
- How does Ireland rank for self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
- Ireland ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2008.
- Is self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. 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 Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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