Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Ireland
Ireland: Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) was 350.5 Thousand persons in 2008. ▲ Rising
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Ireland, 1998–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2008, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland stood at 350.5 Thousand persons.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland peaked at 354.4 Thousand persons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 278.6 Thousand persons, in 1998.
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 11 years of available data.
Self-employed persons by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 278.6 Thousand persons | — |
| 1999 | 291.2 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 292 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 297.1 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 295.9 Thousand persons | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 307.3 Thousand persons | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 310 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 309 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 317.1 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 354.4 Thousand persons | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 350.5 Thousand persons | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 284.9 Thousand persons | 278.6 Thousand persons | 291.2 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 314.81 Thousand persons | 292 Thousand persons | 354.4 Thousand persons | 9 |
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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 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 350.5 Thousand persons 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 354.4 Thousand persons in 2007.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 278.6 Thousand persons in 1998.
- 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 25.8%. 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) (1998-2008) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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