Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) in Ireland

Ireland: Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) was 170.4 in 2008. ▲ Rising

Latest (2008)
170.4
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
24th
of 40 countries
All-time high
171.2
in 2007
All-time low
51.3
in 2004
Years of data
17
1992–2008

Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Ireland, 1992–2008

50751001251501751992200020081992: 761993: 82.61994: 88.11995: 100.41996: 951997: 101.71998: 105.11999: 65.62000: 72.62001: 65.22002: 70.62003: 692004: 51.32005: 59.42006: 102.32007: 171.22008: 170.4

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland is 170.4, measured in 2008.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 62.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland peaked at 171.2 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 51.3, in 2004.

That places Ireland 24th 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.

Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008) in Ireland, 1992 to 2008.
Year Value Change
1992 76 —
1993 82.6 +8.7%
1994 88.1 +6.7%
1995 100.4 +14.0%
1996 95 -5.4%
1997 101.7 +7.1%
1998 105.1 +3.3%
1999 65.6 -37.6%
2000 72.6 +10.7%
2001 65.2 -10.2%
2002 70.6 +8.3%
2003 69 -2.3%
2004 51.3 -25.7%
2005 59.4 +15.8%
2006 102.3 +72.2%
2007 171.2 +67.4%
2008 170.4 -0.5%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 170.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 287, 59% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 170.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 266.2, 64% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 89.31 65.6 105.1 8
2000s 92.44 51.3 171.2 9

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 21 Norway 209.5 compare
  2. 22 Croatia 174 compare
  3. 22 Croatia 174 compare
  4. 25 Slovenia 148.5 compare
  5. 25 Slovenia 148.5 compare
  6. 27 Bulgaria 148.1 compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland?
Temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Ireland was 170.4 in 2008, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 171.2 in 2007.
What is the lowest temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 51.3 in 2004.
How does Ireland rank for temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
Ireland ranks 24th out of 40 countries with data for 2008.
Is temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.1%. 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 Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 549 data points, 1992–2008
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