Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly in Ireland
Ireland: Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly was 133.5 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
133.5 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 10.2%
World rank
16th
of 45 countries
All-time high
148.6 Thousand persons
in 2012
All-time low
84.4 Thousand persons
in 2008
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly in Ireland, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly in Ireland is 133.5 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.2% on the previous year and up 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly in Ireland peaked at 148.6 Thousand persons in 2012 and was at its lowest, 84.4 Thousand persons, in 2008.
Ireland ranks 16th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 84.4 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 110.1 Thousand persons | +30.5% |
| 2010 | 118.3 Thousand persons | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 147.5 Thousand persons | +24.7% |
| 2012 | 148.6 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 148.2 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 119.3 Thousand persons | -19.5% |
| 2015 | 109.1 Thousand persons | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 96.1 Thousand persons | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 115.3 Thousand persons | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 108.4 Thousand persons | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 108.1 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 101.1 Thousand persons | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 111.3 Thousand persons | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 102.8 Thousand persons | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 139.6 Thousand persons | +35.8% |
| 2024 | 125.7 Thousand persons | -10.0% |
| 2025 | 121.1 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2026 | 133.5 Thousand persons | +10.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97.25 Thousand persons | 84.4 Thousand persons | 110.1 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 121.89 Thousand persons | 96.1 Thousand persons | 148.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 119.3 Thousand persons | 101.1 Thousand persons | 139.6 Thousand persons | 7 |
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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 supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly in Ireland?
- Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly in Ireland was 133.5 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 148.6 Thousand persons in 2012.
- What is the lowest supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.4 Thousand persons in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly?
- Ireland ranks 16th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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