Ireland vs Netherlands: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Ireland
72,978
in 2025
Netherlands
120,161
in 2025
Ireland rank
11th
Netherlands rank
8th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Ireland
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 120,161 against 72,978 in Ireland, a difference of 47,183.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.6 times Ireland's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 11th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 32 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27,218 | 59,538 | 32,321 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 37,996 | 76,906 | 38,910 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 65,445 | 116,152 | 50,708 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Ireland or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 120,161 against 72,978 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Ireland and Netherlands?
- 47,183, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Netherlands?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Netherlands rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Ireland ranks 11th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.